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Y253 HYC

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,274 mi
Last recorded77,274 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 HYC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,274 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,667 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,527 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on inside faces of both front and rear discs

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,668 miles

advise both front brake discs corroding on inside faces.

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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Y253 HYC is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y253 HYC, 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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Y253 HYC is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y253 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y253 HYC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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