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Y598 GAE

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,574 mi
Last recorded152,574 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY598 GAE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 152,574 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 both front h/lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 151,572 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 both front h/lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 140,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,831 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,402 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,851 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 93,839 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,395 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 87,395 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,526 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 82,520 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,227 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,042 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front pads wearing

near side and off side shock absorber rubber cover perishing

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front pads wearing

near side and off side shock absorber rubber cover perishing

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,086 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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Y598 GAE is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y598 GAE, 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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Y598 GAE is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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