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NL51 VCJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,088 mi
Last recorded83,088 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 VCJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 83,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill and the inner lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 78,781 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 78,777 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough steering rack excessive play both sides (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 78,497 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement NO RESERVE TRAVEL/HAND BRK LEVER (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,719 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,108 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

handbrake travel

heavy corrosion to suspension components and underbody

Fail 20 Nov 2018 70,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake sticking

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

handbrake travel

heavy corrosion to suspension components and underbody

Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,738 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 68,347 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,592 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 67,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade badly split

Pass 23 May 2014 66,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wheel trim covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2014 66,310 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wheel trim covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,911 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007
Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,165 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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NL51 VCJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NL51 VCJ, 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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NL51 VCJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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