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Y588 ULF

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,351 mi
Last recorded168,351 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 ULF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 168,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear foot brake inbalance of 38%

Rear hand brake inbalance of 57 %

Fail 12 Sep 2019 168,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

E.M.L. light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear foot brake inbalance of 38%

Rear hand brake inbalance of 57 %

oil level below minimum

Fail 3 Sep 2019 167,876 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 155,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 147,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 135,006 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,697 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,007 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 100,484 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,780 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,570 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,706 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 57,662 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,985 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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Y588 ULF is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y588 ULF, 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 ULF is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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