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LR51 VRW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,860 mi
Last recorded138,860 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VRW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 138,860 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure.

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

Rear Axle has corrosion.

Fail 28 Dec 2023 138,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure.

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

Rear Axle has corrosion.

Pass 12 Dec 2022 127,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,084 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,169 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 103,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,946 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Dec 2018 100,878 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2018 98,407 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 98,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,485 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 89,485 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 5 Jan 2016 81,587 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 81,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,403 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,081 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 69,653 miles

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

front nearside tyre crackes & split in tread & sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,909 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 64,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,134 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,806 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 38,683 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 38,683 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,232 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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LR51 VRW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LR51 VRW, 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 LR51 VRW registered?

LR51 VRW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is LR51 VRW safe to buy?

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