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W279 PLB

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,893 mi
Last recorded126,893 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 PLB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,893 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 126,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 125,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 122,057 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 119,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 117,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 117,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both side (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 114,957 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 114,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,396 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 112,425 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,425 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,891 miles

Child seats fitted nearside and offside rear.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2011 97,891 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Child seats fitted nearside and offside rear.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 88,845 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 88,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 80,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 65,326 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 57,731 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/rear and o/s rear

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 PLB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W279 PLB, 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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W279 PLB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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