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LR61 VYG

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

320,004 mi
Last recorded320,004 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 VYG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 320,004 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 320,004 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 320,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 319,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 295,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Nov 2024 295,006 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Dec 2023 293,874 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 293,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 287,748 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 287,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 273,904 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 245,774 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 235,675 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 235,675 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 214,024 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2018 192,641 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2018 192,641 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 171,202 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 155,790 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 155,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,186 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 117,385 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 117,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing 1 stud damaged/broken in the hub (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre has a cut on outer wall, but ply cord not exposed.

OSF tyre has a cut on outer wall, but ply cord not exposed.

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened 1.6mm (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre has a cut on outer wall, but ply cord not exposed.

OSF tyre has a cut on outer wall, but ply cord not exposed.

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened 1.6mm (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,541 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 92,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,678 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,545 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 77,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,756 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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LR61 VYG is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 VYG, 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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LR61 VYG is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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