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Y894 OAL

2001 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,572 mi
Last recorded160,572 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 OAL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 160,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 153,971 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front Tyre is perished

nearside rear Tyre is perished

Fail 14 Aug 2014 153,967 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Car battery U\S

Exhaust system is corroded

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front Tyre is perished

nearside rear Tyre is perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 153,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front Tyre is perished on the outer sidewall

nearside rear Tyre is perished on the outer sidewall

offside front Tyre is perished on the outer sidewall & wearing on the inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 153,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front Tyre is perished on the outer sidewall

nearside rear Tyre is perished on the outer sidewall

offside front Tyre is perished on the outer sidewall & wearing on the inner edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 151,910 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 151,910 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 149,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 146,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and raer brake discs slightly corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 139,939 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 122,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 107,656 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 82,038 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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Y894 OAL is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y894 OAL, 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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Y894 OAL is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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