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GV61 BYR

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,478 mi
Last recorded58,478 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 BYR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 58,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 55,895 miles

Front number plate bracket damaged but still secure

Pass 15 Sep 2023 53,203 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 53,203 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor light bulb fitted wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 46,214 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,514 miles

Offside Front insufficient liquid coming from washer

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 38,031 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 38,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,487 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,559 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 31,559 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 27,828 miles

ALL Tyres cracking on the tread and side wall

Fail 31 Oct 2016 27,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ALL Tyres cracking on the tread and side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2015 22,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 16,501 miles

Offside rear combination lens damaged but light output not effected

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GV61 BYR is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV61 BYR, 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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What year was GV61 BYR registered?

GV61 BYR is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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The MOT history for GV61 BYR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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