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X897 YEX

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,445 mi
Last recorded169,445 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 YEX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 169,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 161,056 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 150,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 140,938 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 140,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 128,465 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 114,285 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,818 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 86,731 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 74,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,646 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 63,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,890 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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X897 YEX is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,402 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X897 YEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X897 YEX is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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