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Y238 GYC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,222 mi
Last recorded45,222 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 GYC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 45,222 miles

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 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,643 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,918 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 19,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,393 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,660 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 15,623 miles

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

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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Y238 GYC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y238 GYC, 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 Y238 GYC registered?

Y238 GYC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y238 GYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y238 GYC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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