CarVerify

Free Car Check

NJ61 MBV

2011 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1797cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

337,028 mi
Last recorded337,028 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 MBV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,797cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 337,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 323,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 310,733 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 302,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 295,041 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 292,084 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 292,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 290,744 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 290,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 270,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 268,460 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 259,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 243,544 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 221,497 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 208,521 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 180,564 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 180,564 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 153,662 miles

Items removed from the drivers view prior to testing

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 128,580 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 128,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 110,665 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 110,665 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,841 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 70,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 70,975 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NJ61 MBV is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,797cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NJ61 MBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ61 MBV?

You can check the full history of NJ61 MBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NJ61 MBV registered?

NJ61 MBV is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is NJ61 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ61 MBV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ61 MBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NJ61 MBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.