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Y771 NHC

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,779 mi
Last recorded167,779 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 NHC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 167,779 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 162,389 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 162,385 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 158,113 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (BOTH) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (BOTH) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2023 158,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (BOTH) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (BOTH) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2022 153,785 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 153,783 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills inner and outer in to wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 149,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Near rear Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Near rear Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 147,441 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 147,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,396 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,607 miles

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

rear brakes /handbrake noisy on application

Fail 23 Jul 2018 132,607 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear brakes /handbrake noisy on application

Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,418 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 115,142 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 115,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroding

rear suspension bushes part worn

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,202 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 89,202 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,164 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,673 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 69,673 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,047 miles

centre pipe to backbox bracket deteroiated but secure and not blowing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,470 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

inside sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,986 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,250 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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Y771 NHC is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 Y771 NHC, 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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Y771 NHC is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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