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GY51 VYJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,764 mi
Last recorded176,764 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VYJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 176,764 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 175,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 169,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 169,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 159,884 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 153,470 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 153,470 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 139,363 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 124,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 115,718 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 115,718 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 105,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 105,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 93,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 82,354 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 67,959 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 53,566 miles

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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GY51 VYJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY51 VYJ, 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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What year was GY51 VYJ registered?

GY51 VYJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is GY51 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 VYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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