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LR51 VRX

2001 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,730 mi
Last recorded165,730 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Prius86,402 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VRX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2022 165,730 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2022 165,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 146,191 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 132,253 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 123,989 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 123,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 111,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 111,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,237 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust Clamp Brocken But Secure

Fail 27 Sep 2017 99,225 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery clamps insecure

Battery not correctly secured

Front number plate cracked

Inner brake pads not clearly visible at time of test

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

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat and has damage to side wall.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust join clamp broken

Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,238 miles

Both rear brakes slight binding

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate cracked

Front shock absorber dust covers split.

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre punctured

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyers perished and cracking and deformed

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,308 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,690 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 76,690 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,016 miles

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall cuts-no cord

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,989 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,202 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 36,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,192 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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LR51 VRX is a 2001 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LR51 VRX, 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 LR51 VRX registered?

LR51 VRX is a 2001 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is LR51 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VRX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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