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X897 WLG

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,666 mi
Last recorded95,666 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 WLG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 95,666 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 85,859 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 85,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,824 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bracket corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,535 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,382 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,155 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,920 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pump fitting to pipe (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,039 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 68,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,954 miles

radiator core rotten

engine sump corroded & leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2011 60,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

radiator core rotten

engine sump corroded & leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,092 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,232 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,529 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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X897 WLG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X897 WLG, 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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X897 WLG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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