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VU51 TNJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,522 mi
Last recorded94,522 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 TNJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

SOME CORROSION SETTING IN REAR UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,891 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both poor condition, (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

general corrosion on underside,

Fail 26 Sep 2017 82,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both, (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both poor condition, (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion on underside,

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,698 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 76,698 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,741 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 73,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,349 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,316 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,109 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 52,109 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,056 miles

All front anti roll bar link pin bushes starting to perish.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,673 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 34,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front drop link top and bottom bushes are cracking

both rear tyres are perishing on outer wall

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 4 Oct 2007 29,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,098 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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VU51 TNJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU51 TNJ, 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 VU51 TNJ registered?

VU51 TNJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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