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Y385 NGW

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,337 mi
Last recorded162,337 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 NGW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 162,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear body damaged but no sharp edges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 155,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Rear damage to body panel

Fail 13 Oct 2016 155,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Rear damage to body panel

Pass 9 Oct 2015 148,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to offside rear body but no sharp edges

Fail 23 Sep 2015 148,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

damage to offside rear body

Pass 3 Sep 2014 135,705 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 135,229 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 120,193 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 108,592 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 99,227 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,372 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,222 miles

EXCESSIVE PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL.RESERVE TRAVEL IS OK.PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS OK

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

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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Y385 NGW is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y385 NGW, 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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Y385 NGW is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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