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LJ51 PLU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,533 mi
Last recorded116,533 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 PLU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 116,533 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 116,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 107,258 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 107,258 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 98,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,939 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 88,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,466 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,925 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,239 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 48,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,679 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 46,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,120 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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LJ51 PLU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ51 PLU, 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 LJ51 PLU registered?

LJ51 PLU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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