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Y238 JFJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,802 mi
Last recorded163,802 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 JFJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 163,802 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 158,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 158,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 143,872 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 136,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 131,453 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 131,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 126,404 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 117,605 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,302 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 110,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,596 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres nearly smooth edges of tread.

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 8 Aug 2011 91,383 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,283 miles

A lot of travel on parking brake lever

Hi level stop lamp not working

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,712 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,895 miles

Front tyres 3mm centre tread. Nearside rear tyre 2.2mm.

Fail 19 Jul 2007 45,895 miles

Front tyres 3mm centre tread. Nearside rear tyre 2.2mm.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,886 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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Y238 JFJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

Y238 JFJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y238 JFJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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