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RX51 OCB

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

165,499 mi
Last recorded165,499 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 OCB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 165,499 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 May 2023 165,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2022 160,821 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 157,457 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 157,457 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 154,777 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 154,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 151,829 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 151,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 148,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both front linkage pins bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 148,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both front linkage pins bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 143,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 141,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all four tyres worn on outer tread areas

Fail 2 May 2016 141,888 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all four tyres worn on outer tread areas

Pass 8 May 2015 139,550 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 134,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 134,286 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 127,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,687 miles

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)

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 113,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 106,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,154 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,057 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,055 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 62,574 miles

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

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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RX51 OCB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX51 OCB, 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 RX51 OCB registered?

RX51 OCB is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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