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Y178 BRP

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,023 mi
Last recorded118,023 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 BRP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 118,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,595 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 100,968 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,260 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,610 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 93,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,504 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 87,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,647 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 81,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,783 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,943 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,973 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 50,973 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 46,579 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 46,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y178 BRP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y178 BRP, 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 Y178 BRP registered?

Y178 BRP is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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