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Y188 LAP

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,430 mi
Last recorded136,430 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 LAP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 136,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 136,427 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 135,014 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 135,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 131,429 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 128,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion on rear inner sill / floor pan areas.

Pass 6 May 2021 126,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion on rear inner sill / floor pan areas.

Pass 21 May 2020 125,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear steel brake pipes becoming rusty

surface rust to rear chassis area

Pass 5 Apr 2019 122,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear box clamp rusted away (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,967 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 115,967 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,930 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,364 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,384 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,251 miles

N/S/F A.B.S wiring fouling suspension.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated slightly, still legible and secure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorating slightly, still legible and secure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,503 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated / perished slightly. Offside front tyre has shallow cuts in tread.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 67,503 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated / perished slightly. Offside rear tyre has shallow cuts in tread.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,795 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded.

near side front inner c.v. gaitor seeping grease.

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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Y188 LAP is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y188 LAP, 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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Y188 LAP is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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