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V978 NWU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV978 NWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged center mirror missing ()

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 89,063 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack in zone b (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged center mirror missing ()

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 84,858 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 84,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 80,519 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,475 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 75,475 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n\s rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,488 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,175 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,064 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,035 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 60,689 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,689 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 58,460 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,460 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,081 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,162 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 50,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,081 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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V978 NWU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V978 NWU, 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 V978 NWU registered?

V978 NWU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V978 NWU safe to buy?

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