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Y288 PLC

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,880 mi
Last recorded162,880 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 PLC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 162,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 162,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 148,997 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 148,997 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,227 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2013 109,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2013 109,766 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 102,350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,339 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 87,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 87,550 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,964 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,484 miles

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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Y288 PLC is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y288 PLC, 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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Y288 PLC is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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