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LR61 VXV

2011 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

261,690 mi
Last recorded261,690 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 VXV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 261,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 250,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 244,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 239,134 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 239,134 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 238,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 228,680 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 217,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 217,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 208,124 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 208,124 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 198,656 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 198,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 182,284 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 170,444 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 167,139 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 151,310 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 151,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 139,159 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,438 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,306 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,912 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 63,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,216 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,665 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 46,665 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 36,747 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 36,747 miles

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

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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LR61 VXV is a 2011 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LR61 VXV, 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 LR61 VXV registered?

LR61 VXV is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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