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RD51 YLO

2001 Toyota Altezza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,771 mi
Last recorded198,771 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota Altezza86,596 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YLO
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 198,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 178,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 166,308 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 166,308 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 164,004 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 164,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 153,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 145,458 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Altezza?

Based on 4,929 MOT tests across 625 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
5,780
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
position lamp(s) not working 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 117
Registration plate lamp not working 100
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 100
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RD51 YLO is a 2001 Toyota Altezza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 86,596 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 Altezza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RD51 YLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Altezza typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RD51 YLO registered?

RD51 YLO is a 2001 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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