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PL51 MXG

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,414 mi
Last recorded140,414 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 MXG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 140,414 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 140,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 138,250 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 11 Nov 2013 134,514 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 134,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 127,897 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 108,516 miles

both rear tyres are worn and cracking on there tread areas

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,378 miles

n/s and o/s outer anti roll bar bushes perishing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2010 99,378 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s and o/s outer anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 92,087 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 66,316 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 66,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 53,153 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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PL51 MXG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PL51 MXG, 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 PL51 MXG registered?

PL51 MXG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is PL51 MXG safe to buy?

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