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Y718 GEL

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,988 mi
Last recorded152,988 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 GEL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 152,988 miles

Both Front Tyres worn inner edges

Both Rear tyres worn

Engine managment light on

Front brake pads low

Fail 16 Aug 2016 152,988 miles

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

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

Both Front Tyres worn inner edges

Both Rear tyres worn

Engine managment light on

Front brake pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 145,873 miles

osf anti roll bar guater perrished osf tyre worn on edge underside has surface rust ns body damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2014 139,223 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 139,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 132,261 miles

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

front and rear discs are corroded on inner surfaces.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 117,588 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 117,587 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2010 101,907 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 101,907 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,316 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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 66,344 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 66,344 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,701 miles

rear pads low.small cut o/s/front tyre wall.

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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Y718 GEL is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y718 GEL, 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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Y718 GEL is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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