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R2 LFY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

97,342 mi
Last recorded97,342 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 LFY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 97,342 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 13 May 2016 97,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre stop light not working

Pass 27 May 2015 89,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp not working (unable to determin if connected)

nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer wall but no cord clearly visable

offside front wing liner missing

offside rear tyre perished and splits forming within tread

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Fail 26 May 2015 89,324 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre stop lamp not working (unable to determin if connected)

nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer wall but no cord clearly visable

offside front wing liner missing

offside rear tyre perished and splits forming within tread

slight bind detected when rotating nearside rear wheel by hand

unable to clearly view all brake pads

Fail 13 May 2014 82,325 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 82,325 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 79,842 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 78,101 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 78,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,686 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 66,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 62,165 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 62,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,213 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2008 60,213 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2007 53,589 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 53,589 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,984 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 42,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 42,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R2 LFY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R2 LFY, 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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R2 LFY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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