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Y187 OTU

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,253 mi
Last recorded181,253 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 OTU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 181,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracked.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 181,246 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. x3 (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracked.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 161,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2013 148,624 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 131,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 118,023 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,468 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 101,456 miles

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

N/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,223 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,727 miles

n/s/f wiper blade begining to split

slight surface coroshon to all brake disks

surface corrosion to exhaust system

surface cracking to rear tyre outer sidewalls

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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Y187 OTU is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y187 OTU, 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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Y187 OTU is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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