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Y844 GNU

2001 Toyota Prius

Gold Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,903 mi
Last recorded199,903 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 GNU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 199,903 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 199,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge slightly out of shape

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 182,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has been run flat

Pass 15 Jul 2017 163,500 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 147,659 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 147,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 133,150 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 133,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 102,241 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 102,241 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 84,054 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 65,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,078 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 29,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 19,589 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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Y844 GNU is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Gold with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y844 GNU, 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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Y844 GNU is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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