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W308 LAU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,011 mi
Last recorded135,011 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 LAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 135,011 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 135,001 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 126,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 117,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle section loose (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2016 117,109 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle section loose (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 108,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,472 miles

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

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

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,392 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses cloudy giving poor light

nearside and offside anti roll bar drop link bushes spliting slightly

slight crack in exhaust (cat) blowing slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2013 95,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both headlight lenses cloudy giving poor light

nearside and offside anti roll bar drop link bushes spliting slightly

slight crack in exhaust (cat) blowing slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,637 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,674 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,666 miles

advise anti roll bar link bushes cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,395 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 43,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,819 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 33,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W308 LAU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W308 LAU, 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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W308 LAU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W308 LAU safe to buy?

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