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W257 RCE

2000 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,819 mi
Last recorded145,819 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 RCE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 145,819 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 145,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 141,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 136,665 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 129,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box and section of centre pipe corroding + Rear box deteriorated inside.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,026 miles

Both front wiper blades torn on ends

Headlight lenses deteriorating

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 109,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 99,913 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 88,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 81,571 miles

Both front and n/s/rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,478 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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W257 RCE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W257 RCE, 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 W257 RCE registered?

W257 RCE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W257 RCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 RCE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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