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Y161 GHU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,257 mi
Last recorded166,257 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 GHU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 166,257 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 153,332 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 153,332 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 139,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 123,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside and nearside rear coil spring slightly corroded. Offside and nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil.Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar linkage bush slightly worn.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,759 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres inner walls worn

Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,391 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 94,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,260 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 89,258 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,171 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 45,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 37,996 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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Y161 GHU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y161 GHU, 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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Y161 GHU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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