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NJ61 MBU

2011 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,039 mi
Last recorded175,039 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 MBU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 175,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 155,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 151,954 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 151,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 149,765 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 145,854 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 145,854 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 140,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 136,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 136,907 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,209 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 127,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,360 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 112,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake disc got hot

Nearside Rear tyre misshapen slightly - 3m - starting crack

Offside Front tyre 2m

Offside Rear Tyre slight misshapen - starting crack - 215 45 R17

Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 92,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 71,333 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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NJ61 MBU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ61 MBU, 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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NJ61 MBU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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