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V297 FSS

2000 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 FSS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 70,637 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 62,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

battery leaking

fuel tank corroded

nsf, nsr tyres perished on sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2012 62,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery leaking

fuel tank corroded

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2011 59,243 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 59,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,610 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 55,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 50,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 39,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,507 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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V297 FSS is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,260 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 V297 FSS, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V297 FSS registered?

V297 FSS is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V297 FSS safe to buy?

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