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Y279 HCA

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,614 mi
Last recorded143,614 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 HCA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 143,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 140,449 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 137,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 137,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill two places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 133,286 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 133,286 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 128,731 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres sidewalls are preished 175/65/14

Fail 30 Jun 2014 128,588 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres sidewalls are preished 175/65/14

Pass 23 May 2013 122,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 115,278 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 115,278 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 102,417 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,762 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 90,762 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,611 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 69,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 55,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake pads 80-90% worn

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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Y279 HCA is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y279 HCA, 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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Y279 HCA is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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