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Y181 JBR

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,718 mi
Last recorded109,718 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 JBR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 109,718 miles

exhaust heat sheild insecure at 1 mounting point.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,118 miles

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

advise o/s and n/s front shockabsorber dust cover split.

advise petrol tank slight corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 94,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,878 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 82,878 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,226 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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Y181 JBR is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y181 JBR, 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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What year was Y181 JBR registered?

Y181 JBR is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y181 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 JBR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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