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W298 RAL

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 RAL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,929 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 96,929 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2020 95,689 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s & n/s headlamp lens deteriorated and light output reduced

Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 93,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,014 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 90,014 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding o/s & n/s (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,619 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,491 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 74,491 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,772 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,829 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,811 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,614 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,614 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 40,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,318 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 36,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,044 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,773 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,052 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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W298 RAL is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W298 RAL, 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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W298 RAL is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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