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Y865 BBA

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,483 mi
Last recorded196,483 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 BBA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 196,483 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2016 196,458 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 176,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 17 Jan 2014 160,696 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 13 Jan 2014 160,696 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 front tyre wearing on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Jan 2013 143,942 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 128,676 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 109,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,330 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 88,323 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 80,699 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 73,023 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 70,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,165 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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Y865 BBA is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y865 BBA, 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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Y865 BBA is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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