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V493 EPW

2000 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 EPW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,745 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 93,064 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 93,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sidewall cracks both rear tyres

Fail 1 Apr 2019 87,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

sidewall cracks both rear tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,212 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,892 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

headlamps getting cloudy

slight blow on rear exhaust flange

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,808 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,112 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 58,110 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,262 miles

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

some brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,761 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,810 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,718 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear brake discs

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,017 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,677 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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V493 EPW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V493 EPW, 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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V493 EPW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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