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Y948 LHC

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,372 mi
Last recorded94,372 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 LHC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,441 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 88,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 82,307 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 82,198 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,660 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,664 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 55,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,030 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,089 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,730 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 39,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Long hand brake travel.

Nsf wiper rubber split

Osf wiper rubber split. †

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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Y948 LHC is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other 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 Y948 LHC, 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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Y948 LHC is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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