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W198 MJA

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 MJA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 113,922 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 109,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 109,901 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 104,856 miles

o/s n/s/f headlamp beams started to fade

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,367 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 80,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 70,334 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,929 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 32,929 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 47,849 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 47,849 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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W198 MJA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W198 MJA, 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 W198 MJA registered?

W198 MJA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W198 MJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 MJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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