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X397 JBC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,902 mi
Last recorded122,902 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 JBC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 122,902 miles

Front Bumper slightly loose

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion under the vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 122,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE BUSH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Bumper slightly loose

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion under the vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,485 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 101,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 101,257 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2016 100,363 miles

alternator belt heavily cracked

both front headlamps glazed

corrosion to rear sills inner and outer

general corrosion to underbody including rear coil springs,fuel filler pipes .

nearside rear tyre has uneven to inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 100,363 miles

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

alternator belt heavily cracked

both front headlamps glazed

corrosion to rear sills inner and outer

general corrosion to underbody including rear coil springs,fuel filler pipes .

nearside rear tyre has uneven to inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,920 miles

all coil springs corroded

both headlamp aims poor

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded(with minor leak at joint)

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear inner sills corroded

slight smearing from front wiper blades

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,230 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

light corrosion to rear brake pipes and power steering pipes

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2014 94,230 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all coil springs corroded

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

front brake discs worn ,front brake pads low

light corrosion to rear brake pipes and power steering pipes

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge(close to legal limit)

offside front antiroll bar link rubbers perished and worn (no play)

slight noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,016 miles

all coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn , offside front outer brake pad low

front shockabsorbers corroded

light corrosion to all underbody areas,including power steering pipes and rear brake pipes

slight perishing to front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,924 miles

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

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

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to under body

light corrosion to o/s/ long centre brake pipe

Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to under body

light corrosion to o/s/ long centre brake pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2010 77,769 miles

both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,010 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

front anti-roll bar link pin bushes cracked

surface corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,192 miles

slight fading to rear number plate lettering

Fail 24 Nov 2008 70,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight fading to rear number plate lettering

Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,638 miles

general light corrosion underbody areas & exhaust system

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,943 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

light corrosion to exhaust system around welds

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight perishing to nearside rear axle mounting bush

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

wiper blades torn , screen clearence ok

Pass 15 Nov 2005 51,063 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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X397 JBC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X397 JBC, 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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X397 JBC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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