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LNZ 242

2010 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,767 mi
Last recorded170,767 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 242
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 170,767 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 166,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 160,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 153,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 144,113 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 140,939 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 133,274 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 126,369 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 126,369 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r brake disc overheated

Pass 12 Jan 2017 119,486 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,697 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 114,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,848 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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LNZ 242 is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 109,942 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 LNZ 242, 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 16 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LNZ 242 registered?

LNZ 242 is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 January 2010.

Is LNZ 242 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNZ 242 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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