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Y98 OVT

2001 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,655 mi
Last recorded148,655 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 OVT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 148,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 146,116 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 141,010 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 141,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 131,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 114,603 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 114,532 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,545 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 96,350 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 87,426 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 87,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 15 Feb 2008 80,302 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,660 miles

very slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 7 Feb 2007 70,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

very slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 13 Mar 2006 64,615 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 OVT is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OVT, 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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Y98 OVT is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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