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W297 GEY

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,340 mi
Last recorded156,340 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 GEY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 156,340 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 148,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 131,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Sep 2013 131,191 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 119,041 miles

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 16 Sep 2010 102,368 miles

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

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

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

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

rear n/s + o/s axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2009 90,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,198 miles

drop link bushes starting to perish / split

nearside front tyre low tread /perishing

off side front tyre low tread/perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,509 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 81,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,046 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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W297 GEY is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W297 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W297 GEY registered?

W297 GEY is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W297 GEY safe to buy?

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