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W159 JGR

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,791 mi
Last recorded149,791 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 JGR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 149,791 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box exhaust clamp broken but not insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2019 149,787 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe cracked at rear joint and clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake backing plate missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all coil springs corroded

oil level low

Fail 3 Apr 2019 149,784 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low.

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake backing plate corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake light not working.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 141,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 140,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 140,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 134,219 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 126,177 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 114,573 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 114,573 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 106,876 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 96,023 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside & nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

offside front tyre just on legal limit

Fail 20 Dec 2011 96,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside & nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

offside front tyre just on legal limit

Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,734 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,728 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 57,268 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 57,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,523 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,801 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 39,860 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 39,860 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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W159 JGR 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 65.2%.

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 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 W159 JGR, 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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W159 JGR is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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