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Toyota Yaris

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 998 cc

T981 JAUMOT history

T981 JAU is a green petrol Toyota Yaris first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2022
Mileage
128,268 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 JAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T981 JAU was last recorded at 128,268 miles on 26 Apr 2022, 18,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,131 miles · 26 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
18,137 miles
Average per year
5,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,268 miles
  • 2021 – 110,131 miles
  • 2020 – 101,117 miles
  • 2019 – 94,628 miles
  • 2018 – 87,207 miles
  • 2017 – 78,852 miles
  • 2016 – 68,056 miles
  • 2015 – 58,952 miles
  • 2014 – 53,025 miles
  • 2013 – 50,741 miles
  • 2011 – 47,981 miles
  • 2010 – 45,740 miles
  • 2009 – 44,167 miles
  • 2008 – 42,197 miles
  • 2007 – 40,310 miles
  • 2006 – 38,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,268 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3/4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Just on upper spring cup (Dangerous) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lens deteriorated (poor image)
  • AdvisoryBoth front wipers deteriorated
  • AdvisoryDamage to front and rear bumpers
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre X2
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,268 miles (+18,137)2 dangerous9 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,268 miles
    Test number
    670168332552
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3/4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Just on upper spring cup (Dangerous) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lens deteriorated (poor image)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryDamage to front and rear bumpers
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre X2
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,131 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,131 miles
    Test number
    877430379158
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,121 miles (+9,004)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,121 miles
    Test number
    468603757512
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns r sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osr sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,117 miles (+6,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    101,117 miles
    Test number
    584432552668
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass94,628 miles (+7,421)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    94,628 miles
    Test number
    850465482165
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filler pipes
    • AdvisoryEML light on but not a failure due to vehicle year of manufacture.
    • AdvisoryLenses of both headlamps deteriorated slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner /Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner /Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,207 miles (+8,355)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,207 miles
    Test number
    528612287937
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on fuel filler pipes

  7. Pass78,852 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    614905265435
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on fuel filler pipes

  8. Fail78,852 miles (+10,796)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,852 miles
    Test number
    754432287433
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on fuel filler pipes

  9. Pass68,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,056 miles
    Test number
    731100463960
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system

  10. Fail68,056 miles (+9,104)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,056 miles
    Test number
    267160246356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust system

  11. Fail58,952 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,952 miles
    Test number
    788817385023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  12. Pass58,952 miles (+5,927)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,952 miles
    Test number
    838647485072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  13. Pass53,025 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    789215784069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass50,741 miles (+2,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,741 miles
    Test number
    617953393088
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass47,981 miles (+2,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,981 miles
    Test number
    468567721343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass45,740 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,740 miles
    Test number
    200517420320
    • NoteNear rear tyre has slight cracking on side wall to tread

  17. Fail45,733 miles (+1,566)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,733 miles
    Test number
    422867220395
    • DangerousOff side rear tyre perished
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNear rear tyre has slight cracking on side wall to tread

  18. Pass44,167 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,167 miles
    Test number
    470843619499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNumber plate lights have green paint over lenses
    • NoteOff side rear and both near side tyres starting to perish

  19. Fail44,160 miles (+1,963)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,160 miles
    Test number
    403343319385
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNumber plate lights have green paint over lenses
    • NoteOff side rear and both near side tyres starting to perish

  20. Fail42,197 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,197 miles
    Test number
    430074828484
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBattery lose
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade split

  21. Pass42,197 miles (+1,887)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,197 miles
    Test number
    934014228357
    • NoteBattery lose
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade split

  22. Pass40,310 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    853796017381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,633 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,633 miles
    Test number
    122578616327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,645 miles
    Test number
    121824436498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 JAU

Does T981 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 JAU expired on 2 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 JAU?
The MOT on T981 JAU expired on 2 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 JAU done?
T981 JAU was recorded at 128,268 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2022, an average of 5,647 miles a year.
Has T981 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 JAU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T981 JAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T981 JAU find?
T981 JAU failed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 22 more.

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