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Y588 EJO

2001 Toyota Prius

Green Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,461 mi
Last recorded153,461 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 EJO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 153,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 145,547 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 145,547 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear pipe (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/185/65r14 o/s/175/65r14 (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 124,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 124,803 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,283 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,460 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 107,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall, ok for MOT

rear brake discs pitting slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,430 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 73,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 57,062 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 57,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls †Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2006 41,368 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

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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Y588 EJO is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y588 EJO, 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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Y588 EJO is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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