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Y197 NAL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,035 mi
Last recorded162,035 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 NAL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2020 162,035 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both front anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres excessively perished and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 151,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 140,829 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 126,523 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 114,956 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 103,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

four wheel trim covers fitted.

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2015 103,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

four wheel trim covers fitted.

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 90,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 79,706 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 78,704 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,557 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 79,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,468 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,801 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,488 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,869 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,378 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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Y197 NAL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y197 NAL, 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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Y197 NAL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 March 2001.

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