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Y228 GNN

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,823 mi
Last recorded130,823 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 GNN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 130,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,236 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER NECK ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 122,236 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER NECK ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 111,457 miles

Centre exhaust hanger brackets broken but system still surpported

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrsion to both rear inner sills

offside front tyre has some split on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,927 miles

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

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

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

centre high level stoplight not working

corrosion forming within the front cross member

noise from the steering rack but no stiffness or roughness at the time of the test

powersteering belt is in a poor condition advise replacment

slightly smaller mirror glass fitted to the nearside door mirror

Fail 25 Nov 2014 97,692 miles

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

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

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

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

centre high level stoplight not working

corrosion forming within the front cross member

noise from the steering rack but no stiffness or roughness at the time of the test

slightly smaller mirror glass fitted to the nearside door mirror

Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of both front anti-roll bar link bushes

condition of power steering belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,749 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 55,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 57,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,719 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 29,192 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 29,192 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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Y228 GNN 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 75%.

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 Y228 GNN, 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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Y228 GNN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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