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W178 GBE

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,245 mi
Last recorded125,245 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 GBE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 125,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 116,932 miles

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 116,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,019 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 113,011 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 111,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 108,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 104,347 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 104,347 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

center stop light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 92,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 81,600 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,600 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,544 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 69,544 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,670 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 61,670 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,957 miles

bumper insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2006 54,957 miles

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

bumper insecure

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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W178 GBE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W178 GBE, 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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W178 GBE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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