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X988 NSL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,465 mi
Last recorded136,465 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 NSL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 136,465 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 136,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 130,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2010 129,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 121,064 miles

brake pipes getting rusty

exhaust system in poor condition

fuel tank getting rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2009 121,064 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

brake pipes getting rusty

exhaust system in poor condition

fuel tank getting rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2008 110,272 miles

advise both rear tyres close to legal limit

advise front exhaust hanger

Fail 10 Dec 2008 110,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front exhaust hanger

Pass 28 Dec 2007 98,995 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 85,038 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 71,454 miles

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

radiator corodded

Fail 23 Dec 2005 71,445 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

radiator corodded

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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X988 NSL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X988 NSL, 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 X988 NSL registered?

X988 NSL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X988 NSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 NSL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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