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LR11 VEL

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

274,153 mi
Last recorded274,153 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 VEL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 274,153 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 271,444 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 251,446 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 251,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 240,186 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 226,207 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 225,119 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 214,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 214,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 198,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 198,505 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 185,721 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 185,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 171,391 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 153,845 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 138,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,154 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,875 miles

front wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 26 Nov 2015 120,875 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2015 112,282 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 102,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,457 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 86,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,246 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 70,246 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,160 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR11 VEL is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 118,101 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 LR11 VEL, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR11 VEL is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is LR11 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR11 VEL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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