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B8 LBV

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,012 mi
Last recorded168,012 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 LBV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 168,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 152,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 150,691 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 148,801 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 147,527 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 146,938 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 146,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 145,218 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 124,588 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 124,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 215,377 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 215,376 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 215,147 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 215,146 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 192,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 175,504 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 175,504 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 174,228 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 154,053 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 134,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 119,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 101,879 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 101,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,100 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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B8 LBV is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 B8 LBV, 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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B8 LBV is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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