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Y197 SWR

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,083 mi
Last recorded113,083 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 SWR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 113,083 miles

Nearside Front shocker top deterated

Offside Front shocker top deterated

engine light on

Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front shocker top deterated

Offside Front shocker top deterated

engine light on

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,462 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 111,462 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 110,235 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 6 Nov 2013 108,753 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,052 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 108,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 106,460 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 106,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,040 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 99,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 91,602 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 91,602 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 84,302 miles

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

near side rear wheel bearing is slighty noisy but ther is no play and dose not feel rough

Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 69,277 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 SWR is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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