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Y196 MEV

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,934 mi
Last recorded198,934 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 MEV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 198,934 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 189,004 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE IS CORRODED

O/S HEAD LIGHT FOCUS IS POOR

Fail 5 Nov 2015 189,002 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.A.3)

FUEL FILLER PIPE IS CORRODED

O/S HEAD LIGHT FOCUS IS POOR

Pass 7 Nov 2014 179,943 miles

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2013 169,894 miles

Oil leak

engine light on

exhaust corroded/repaired

Pass 7 Nov 2012 160,011 miles

engine light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 149,960 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

cut offside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 138,647 miles

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2009 119,189 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 100,703 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2007 82,891 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

wheel trims are scored

Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,629 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 64,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,848 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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Y196 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y196 MEV, 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 Y196 MEV registered?

Y196 MEV is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y196 MEV safe to buy?

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