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Y142 ULC

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,528 mi
Last recorded132,528 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 ULC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 132,528 miles

brake noise offside rear

corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2011 132,258 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2010 124,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 124,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 116,684 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 116,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wheels slightly stiff to turn.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,856 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 100,850 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 88,925 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 80,096 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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Y142 ULC is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y142 ULC, 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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Y142 ULC is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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