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Y208 PLC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,345 mi
Last recorded58,345 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 PLC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,345 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,174 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,425 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 49,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,844 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 46,843 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,445 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,363 miles

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,837 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,337 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,337 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 34,992 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,110 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 27,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,139 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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Y208 PLC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y208 PLC, 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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Y208 PLC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y208 PLC safe to buy?

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