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Y98 LAP

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,800 mi
Last recorded153,800 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 LAP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 153,800 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 153,527 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 140,734 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 124,210 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 106,636 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 106,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2005 84,174 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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Y98 LAP is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y98 LAP, 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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What year was Y98 LAP registered?

Y98 LAP is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y98 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 LAP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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