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GU61 HZJ

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

269,432 mi
Last recorded269,432 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 HZJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 269,432 miles

slight play in both lower suspension arm balljoints and anti roll bar linkages

Fail 28 Oct 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in both lower suspension arm balljoints and anti roll bar linkages

Pass 20 Oct 2020 252,161 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front brake pads well thin

long parking brake travel

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 31 Oct 2019 233,822 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

long parking brake travel

Fail 31 Oct 2019 233,822 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

long parking brake travel

Pass 29 Oct 2018
Fail 29 Oct 2018

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 160,595 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 160,594 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 143,467 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 143,467 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 157,583 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 116,742 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 116,742 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,542 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 87,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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 HZJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GU61 HZJ, 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 HZJ is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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