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GU61 HYW

2011 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

308,357 mi
Last recorded308,357 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 HYW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 308,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 289,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 272,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 253,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 237,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 228,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 216,345 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 209,623 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 209,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 206,995 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 186,764 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 186,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 157,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 175,128 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 162,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 146,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 131,867 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,701 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 116,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,104 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 96,244 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,244 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,082 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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GU61 HYW is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GU61 HYW, 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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GU61 HYW is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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