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Y397 GAN

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,444 mi
Last recorded149,444 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 GAN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 149,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 140,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 133,942 miles

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

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

rear registration plate deteriating

Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,601 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 127,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 109,693 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 95,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,004 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,100 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 43,274 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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Y397 GAN is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y397 GAN, 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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Y397 GAN is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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