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RLF 971

2010 Toyota Prius

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,221 mi
Last recorded67,221 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Prius109,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLF 971
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,221 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 67,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 64,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 60,613 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 60,613 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 56,611 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,926 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 53,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 51,877 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,028 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 31,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,703 miles

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,919 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,116 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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RLF 971 is a 2010 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RLF 971, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RLF 971 registered?

RLF 971 is a 2010 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is RLF 971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLF 971 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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