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Y197 RBE

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 RBE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 87,371 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 87,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 71,214 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 52,144 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 52,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 49,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 44,059 miles

All Vehicle Covered in black undersill

Front front discs and pads worn

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

Fail 3 May 2017 44,057 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

All Vehicle Covered in black undersill

Front front discs and pads worn

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 43,774 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear flex pitted to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

both lower arms poor condition

both rear coil springs poor condition

both rear shocker lower rubber bushes very deteriorated

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

fuel tank neck pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 39,859 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar bushes split to excess (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear flexes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 39,859 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar bushes split to excess (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear flexes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 36,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,038 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,080 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,443 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,896 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 17,930 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,434 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 RBE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RBE, 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 RBE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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