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W296 LCL

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,671 mi
Last recorded125,671 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 LCL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 125,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 125,480 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 124,937 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlights slightly deteriorated/dull

nearside rear outer sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2022 123,755 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 123,745 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside rear outer sill weakened by corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2021 117,995 miles

Hand brake travel at MOT limits

Near side front wing becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 117,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel at MOT limits

Near side front wing becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 112,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head lamp lenses becoming dull

Fail 9 Apr 2020 112,573 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head lamp lenses becoming dull

Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn slightly edges and both rears slightly perished

offside and nearside headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,627 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 Apr 2018 100,615 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired link rod broken (3.6.E.3)

Brake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear at rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,784 miles

1. Offside front side light is turning dim. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Nail in nearside front tyre.

4. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 5. Hand brake travel on limit.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,672 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

1. Offside front side light is turning dim. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Nail in nearside front tyre.

4. Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. 5. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 88,314 miles

1.rear number plate becoming deteriorated

2.both headlamp lenses becoming dull

3.off side front tyre near legal limits worn on edges

4.near side and off side rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at limiter valve

5.off side rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,733 miles

1. Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,319 miles

1. Front side lights are dim. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Engine oil leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,990 miles

As per failure.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 69,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

1. headlights discoloured 2. exhaust system corroded 3. front to rear metal brake pipes corroded 4. offside rear tyre perished 5. nearside rear tyre perished and worn to legal limit

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,693 miles

1.front number plate starting to deteriorate 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges 3.hand brake travel on limit

Fail 10 Apr 2012 61,693 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1.front number plate starting to deteriorate 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges 3.hand brake travel on limit

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,540 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,914 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,783 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 32,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,565 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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W296 LCL is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W296 LCL, 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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W296 LCL is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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