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Y589 LDY

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,366 mi
Last recorded156,366 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 LDY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 156,366 miles

rear exhaust has minor leak + front brake pads wearing low +nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 18 May 2016 150,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 145,140 miles

front and rear discs getting worn

o/s/f tyre cracking up

oil marks under engine?

Fail 10 Apr 2015 145,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front and rear discs getting worn

o/s/f tyre cracking up

oil marks under engine?

Pass 12 Apr 2014 139,288 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 135,586 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 121,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 107,398 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 107,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,887 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 93,865 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,681 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

oil misting on o/s/f shock

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,464 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,293 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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Y589 LDY is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y589 LDY, 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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Y589 LDY is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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