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W298 TLH

2000 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,743 mi
Last recorded73,743 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 TLH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,743 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,963 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,124 miles

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

both front headlight lenses are deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,968 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,016 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

alternator belt badly worn.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,107 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 47,107 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,691 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 45,691 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,346 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 43,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,216 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,918 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 37,918 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear bumper insecure

bodywork has scrtaches

hand brake travels slightly high

offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,003 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

bodywork has scrtaches

hand brake travels slightly high

offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 29,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,956 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 TLH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TLH, 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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What year was W298 TLH registered?

W298 TLH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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