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Y249 HPU

2001 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,069 mi
Last recorded79,069 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 HPU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,069 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,047 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 79,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,405 miles

O/S rear window damaged and tape up in time of test.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 76,381 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/S rear window damaged and tape up in time of test.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,126 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,006 miles

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

bonnet release lever inside car broken

front wiper blades split on ends

general condition of vehicle is poor

rear wiper missing

Fail 1 Feb 2010 56,249 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet release handle broken

general vehicle condition is poor

Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,249 miles

bonnet release handle broken

general vehicle condition is poor

Pass 22 Jan 2009 49,398 miles

bonnet bent out of alignment

Fail 19 Jan 2009 49,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

front bonnet out of alignment

Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,444 miles

front bonnet damaged

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,845 miles

Front brake pads low

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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Y249 HPU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y249 HPU, 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 Y249 HPU registered?

Y249 HPU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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