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Y238 YRS

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

132,814 mi
Last recorded132,814 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 YRS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,814 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 132,814 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury and offside rear sill's holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,168 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mounting turret under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 84,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis members rusty

front and rear ferrules rusty

front sub frame rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,966 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 83,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 May 2014 83,755 miles

Anti-roll bar 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)

centre exhaust hanger broken

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Apr 2014 83,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Anti-roll bar 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)

centre exhaust hanger broken

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,657 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,421 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

condensation in offside headlamp

exhaust paste on exhaust

heavy surface corrosion to underside

plastic covers on sills

Fail 18 Mar 2013 73,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

condensation in offside headlamp

exhaust paste on exhaust

heavy surface corrosion to underside

plastic covers on sills

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,380 miles

os lamp has condensation

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

upeer stop lamp inop

Fail 23 Mar 2012 63,377 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

hand brake lever close to max traval

nsf backing plate corroded

os lamp has condensation

rear discs corroded

rear pads getting low

upeer stop lamp inop

Pass 20 May 2011 60,256 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 60,256 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,535 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 48,239 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 48,237 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 41,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,966 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 23,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 YRS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y238 YRS, 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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Y238 YRS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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