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W278 JCU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,653 mi
Last recorded94,653 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 JCU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,653 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,725 miles

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

engine MIL staying lit on dash

engine oil sump corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2015 89,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine MIL staying lit on dash

engine oil sump corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,015 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 81,920 miles

exhaust front mtg adrift but system still supported

Fail 8 May 2014 81,920 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front mtg adrift but system still supported

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,716 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 73,716 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,037 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 61,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 54,878 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 54,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 49,171 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,428 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 30,851 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,988 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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W278 JCU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W278 JCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W278 JCU registered?

W278 JCU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 April 2000.

Is W278 JCU safe to buy?

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