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X279 HVT

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,049 mi
Last recorded81,049 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 HVT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,049 miles

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

N/S/F Shock absorber/suspension leg corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 80,178 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 78,817 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion forming on the sill backing

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

Offside Rear corrosion forming on the sill

Offside Rear corrosion forming on the sill backing

corrosion forming on the rear axle

Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,617 miles

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

both front vertical link bushes deteriorating

o/s/r and n/s/r sill backs corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall wear

both front vertical link bushes deteriorating

both rear sill backings corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,790 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 72,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,711 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,733 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,868 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,334 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,330 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,019 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,991 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,172 miles

small cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,209 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,055 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,710 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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X279 HVT is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X279 HVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X279 HVT registered?

X279 HVT is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X279 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 HVT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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