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2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,332 mi
Last recorded152,332 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 PLC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 152,332 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 151,992 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake pedal at end of reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 146,772 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both - aims correct (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear inner sill panels corroding

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear somewhat faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 139,345 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 135,013 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 134,912 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,788 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,708 miles

slight corrosion appearing on inner sill panels at rear

Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,801 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,505 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2012 68,505 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,299 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 51,820 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,471 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,335 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,643 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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Y297 PLC is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y297 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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Y297 PLC is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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