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W249 PCJ

2000 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,221 mi
Last recorded126,221 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 PCJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 126,221 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold/ front pipe area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 116,207 miles

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

exhaust blowing handbrake could do with adjusting

Pass 28 Mar 2019 113,901 miles

exhaust front pipe blow

Fail 28 Mar 2019 113,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust front pipe blow

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,962 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,596 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,936 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,933 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,713 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,713 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,699 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2013 62,699 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,223 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,738 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 27,612 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate.

Front anti-roll bar links perished.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge,2mm.

O/S/R tyre worn on outter edge,1.6mm.

Pass 12 May 2006 23,790 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 23,790 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2005 19,799 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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W249 PCJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 W249 PCJ, 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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W249 PCJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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