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GF51 NLU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,918 mi
Last recorded169,918 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 NLU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 169,918 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

centre & n/s/r seats have been removed not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

engine management light is on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 169,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre & n/s/r seats have been removed not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 144,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

Fail 30 Aug 2016 144,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Aug 2015 121,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery slightly loose

both front anti roll bar link rods bushes parished

both rear suspension beam bushes peeling

Fail 17 Aug 2015 120,528 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery slightly loose

both front anti roll bar link rods bushes parished

both rear suspension beam bushes peeling

can/t emission due exhaust blowing excessive

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f seat belt only retracts with assistance

n/s/r & centre rear seats have been removed- unable to fully inspect adult seatbelts

Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,920 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f seat belt only retracts with assistance

n/s/r & centre rear seats have been removed- unable to fully inspect adult seatbelts

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,895 miles

Offside Front 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 25 May 2012 60,783 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 60,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,821 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 53,821 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,081 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,125 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,384 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,056 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 21,771 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 21,768 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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GF51 NLU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 69,035 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 Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF51 NLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GF51 NLU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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