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V398 DCT

2000 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,114 mi
Last recorded173,114 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV398 DCT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 173,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 173,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 165,242 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 165,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 158,398 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 158,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 150,774 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 150,660 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 142,446 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill seam rotted (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 142,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill seam rotted (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,235 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 128,229 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 113,172 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,564 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 83,564 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,342 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 66,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,855 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 49,992 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,784 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 37,551 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 37,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V398 DCT is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V398 DCT, 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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V398 DCT is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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