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Y158 PAJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 PAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,596 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 98,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,206 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front headlight lens deteriorated, light output slightly reduced

both front wiper blades split badly.STRONG ADVISE

drive belt cracked

e.m.l. on dash

front bumper/bonnet damaged

front radiater support badly bent!

nearside front washer inop

nearside mirror loose

oil low

Fail 6 Mar 2014 77,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front headlight lens deteriorated, light output slightly reduced

both front wiper blades split badly.STRONG ADVISE

drive belt cracked

e.m.l. on dash

front bumper/bonnet damaged

front radiater support badly bent!

nearside front washer inop

nearside mirror loose

oil low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,210 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 56,210 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,062 miles

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

Oil leak

tyre treads all getting low,and sidewalls cracked

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,663 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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Y158 PAJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y158 PAJ, 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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Y158 PAJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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