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Y329 EFR

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

209,030 mi
Last recorded209,030 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY329 EFR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 209,030 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 209,019 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 196,839 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 196,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 182,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 166,856 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 166,846 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 151,475 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 138,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,240 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 94,049 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,319 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,732 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,732 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,057 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,433 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 24,433 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,262 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,635 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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Y329 EFR is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y329 EFR, 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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Y329 EFR is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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