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Y289 OGX

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,937 mi
Last recorded121,937 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 OGX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,937 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 121,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 112,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,513 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 103,333 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 93,909 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 93,242 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 93,242 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 91,360 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 87,827 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,688 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 83,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

front brake application slihtly uneven

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,909 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,909 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,489 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 62,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,175 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 52,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y289 OGX is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y289 OGX, 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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What year was Y289 OGX registered?

Y289 OGX is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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