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MJ61 VRL

2011 Toyota Prius

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

296,301 mi
Last recorded296,301 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VRL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 296,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 282,453 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 282,453 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 262,570 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 247,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 231,101 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 231,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 221,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 212,060 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 212,060 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 199,500 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 198,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 189,872 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 189,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 178,113 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 162,949 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 162,949 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 150,038 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 150,038 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 128,236 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 128,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and has got a cut but not deep.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,437 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,104 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,298 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise h/brake reqs attention

Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,711 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise foot / h/brake reqs attention

Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,582 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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MJ61 VRL is a 2011 Toyota Prius in White with a 1,797cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 MJ61 VRL, 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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MJ61 VRL is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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