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Y209 RAL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,141 mi
Last recorded98,141 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 RAL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,837 miles

Engine management light is on.

Front brake pads look very low.

There is oil on the casings of both rear shock absorbers.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 88,837 miles

Engine management light is on.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake pads look very low.

There is oil on the casings of both rear shock absorbers.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,316 miles

Oil filter is rusty.

Corrosion starting underneath.

There is some oil on the casing of the o/s rear shock absorber.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 80,316 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Corrosion starting underneath.

Oil filter is rusty.

There is some oil on the casing of the o/s rear shock absorber.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,071 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 72,071 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 59,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres are getting close to the limit.

Oil filter is corroded.

Sump is corroded & starting to leak.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,154 miles

Front tyres are getting close to the limit.

Oil filter is corroded.

Sump is corroded & starting to leak.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 48,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,836 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 37,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,162 miles

Rear tyres are starting to perish.

Some wear on n/s front tyre outer wall.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,032 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,149 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,589 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,355 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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Y209 RAL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y209 RAL, 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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What year was Y209 RAL registered?

Y209 RAL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is Y209 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y209 RAL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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