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YT61 MRU

2011 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

238,990 mi
Last recorded238,990 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Prius118,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 MRU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 238,990 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear ​​Rear sub-frame/Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Mar 2026 238,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear ​​Rear sub-frame/Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Mar 2025 226,099 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 212,828 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 202,706 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 201,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 192,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 170,100 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 167,136 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 165,921 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 165,921 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 145,593 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 141,609 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 136,864 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 136,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,569 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 130,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 101,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 100,469 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,063 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,537 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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YT61 MRU is a 2011 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT61 MRU, 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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YT61 MRU is a 2011 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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