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Y794 VGJ

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,710 mi
Last recorded29,710 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 VGJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 29,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 29,395 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 29,395 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 29,380 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

nsr brakes slightly binding

suspension lower arms and rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,090 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Surface Corrosion Underside

Pass 25 Jun 2021 28,780 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,445 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 28,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily Worn On Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 26,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces Slightly Pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 26,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces Slightly Pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder

Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,772 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,465 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 17,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,108 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 15,108 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,957 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 11,478 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 11,478 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 11,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 9,793 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,098 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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Y794 VGJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y794 VGJ, 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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Y794 VGJ is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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