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2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,604 mi
Last recorded135,604 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 PLK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 135,604 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 135,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 119,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 105,196 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 93,100 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 93,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

very light bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 10 Mar 2012 80,989 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,485 miles

both rear tyres cracked

o/s/r tyre low tread on edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,331 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,679 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,376 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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Y39 PLK is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y39 PLK, 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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Y39 PLK is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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