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W279 ECT

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,714 mi
Last recorded43,714 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 ECT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 43,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,175 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 36,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,343 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,773 miles

All four tyres cracking round sidewall

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,761 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 20,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,370 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 19,760 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 15,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 14,056 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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W279 ECT 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 87.5%.

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 W279 ECT, 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 W279 ECT registered?

W279 ECT is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W279 ECT safe to buy?

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