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Y197 NJH

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,827 mi
Last recorded113,827 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 NJH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,827 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle generally corroded on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Petrol filler neck and petrol tank badly corroded and smell of petrol underneath car

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components generally corroded on underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,150 miles

fuel filler neck pipework badly corroded

general corrosion most of underside of vehicle body and suspension components and brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2017 101,212 miles

Nearside Front tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 101,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lens yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lens yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Front both front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,581 miles

centre exhaust supports corroded away

Fail 7 Mar 2016 95,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens is badly yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced plastic lens is badly yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% recorded , maximum limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front thorn in sidewall of tyre

centre exhaust supports corroded away

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,250 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,065 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of MOT seat or seatbelts not checked

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,218 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,063 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,318 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,416 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 31,885 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,433 miles

Corrosion in general to the front and centre exhaust sections.

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

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

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 NJH is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NJH, 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 NJH is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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