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Y556 NAW

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,852 mi
Last recorded154,852 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 NAW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 154,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inside edge. 2,0mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose chafing fuel tank breather system repaired with garden hose. Smell of petrol noticed (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler neck repaired with aftermarket hose. No visible signs of leak. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 149,770 miles

Corrosion under side of vehicle!

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 149,674 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under side of vehicle!

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 146,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 142,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 137,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 137,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 131,995 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 131,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 125,154 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 125,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal brake pipe to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 112,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,641 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,386 miles

slight surface corrosion on fuel pipes and fuel breather pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,193 miles

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

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

front and rear discs scored and pitted

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,821 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 60,649 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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Y556 NAW is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y556 NAW, 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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Y556 NAW is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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