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Y489 LFA

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,038 mi
Last recorded86,038 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 LFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 86,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,631 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,631 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,968 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,931 miles

Both rear tyres,sidewalls perishing & cracking.

N/S/F tyre bald on very outter edge.

O/S/F tyre bald on very inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,837 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,172 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,646 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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Y489 LFA is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y489 LFA, 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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What year was Y489 LFA registered?

Y489 LFA is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y489 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 LFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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