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X978 VPJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,355 mi
Last recorded145,355 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 VPJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 145,355 miles

Both outer sills becoming corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 145,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both outer sills becoming corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 127,101 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 127,099 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps becoming hazy

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel tank is corroded/smell of fuel

handbrake nearing the end of its adjustment

oil filter corroded

rear wiper is poor

various points of underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,020 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamps are slightly hazy

engine oil filter corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside windscreen wash jet 50% blocked

power steering pipe slightly corroded

rear wiper poor

various points of light underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2014 101,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers smeer the screen slightly

both headlamps are slightly hazy

engine oil filter corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside windscreen wash jet 50% blocked

power steering pipe slightly corroded

rear wiper poor

various points of light underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2013 90,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 90,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 73,980 miles

both number plates are slightly deteriorated

both rear trail arm bushs have slight wear.

headlamp beam patterns slightly hazy

Fail 3 May 2011 73,980 miles

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

both number plates are slightly deteriorated

both rear trail arm bushs have slight wear.

headlamp beam patterns slightly hazy

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,976 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front lower suspension arm bushes have slight wear

front number plate has slight deterioration

nearside front tyre is becomming worn low on edges

offside front tyre has some wear on edges

rear axle bushes have slight wear

Fail 14 Apr 2010 65,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front lower suspension arm bushes have slight wear

front number plate has slight deterioration

nearside front tyre is becomming worn low on edges

offside front tyre has some wear on edges

rear axle bushes have slight wear

Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,022 miles

front number plate has slight deterioration

front wipers have slight wear

offisde front washer jet may require unblocking

Pass 9 Jan 2008 40,295 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 40,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,588 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,291 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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X978 VPJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X978 VPJ, 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 X978 VPJ registered?

X978 VPJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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