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W285 GEY

2000 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,945 mi
Last recorded191,945 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 GEY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 191,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread black cable tie in the way (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Additional braking device damaged compensator (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 177,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear inner sill covered with fibreglass

Offside inner + Outer sill covered with fibreglass

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 151,408 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s & o/s outer rear sills has corrosion

n/s/f anti ro bar bushes has play

Fail 8 Jan 2016 150,379 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 131,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 131,550 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,152 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 116,607 miles

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

engine lamp on

Fail 27 Mar 2013 116,534 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine lamp on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 113,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 103,337 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 92,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,997 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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W285 GEY is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Beige 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 W285 GEY, 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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W285 GEY is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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