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Y221 GHU

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,781 mi
Last recorded22,781 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 GHU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 22,781 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 222,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 202,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 202,134 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 183,500 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 183,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 167,798 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 152,216 miles

some front brake imbalance in.face on front disks corodid

Pass 18 May 2012 142,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 128,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 114,407 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 100,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 100,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 70,890 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 70,890 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2006 55,954 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2006 55,954 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y221 GHU is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y221 GHU, 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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Y221 GHU is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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