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Y978 TBW

2001 Toyota Vitz

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,781 mi
Last recorded67,781 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota Vitz95,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 TBW
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM INNER EDGE WORN. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring worn BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is corroded, centre to rear join area.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 67,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER TWISTS BUT DOESN'T MOVE THE IMAGE DOWN. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low HEADLAMP INTERNALS ARE MOVING AROUND CAUSING IMAGE TO BE TOO LOW. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM INNER EDGE WORN. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring worn BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is corroded, centre to rear join area.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,660 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 52,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,946 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,572 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,856 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 31,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 23,256 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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Y978 TBW is a 2001 Toyota Vitz in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 95,654 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 Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y978 TBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Vitz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y978 TBW is a 2001 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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