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W431 LAU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,535 mi
Last recorded149,535 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 LAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2019 149,535 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as maked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,092 miles

Nearside Outer sill section slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 134,803 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 134,803 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 May 2016 122,714 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 112,585 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 112,585 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,722 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 5 Jun 2014 99,719 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 85,601 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 61,201 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread

centre brake light inop came on when tapped

rear axle bush's splitting

unable to see front brake pads

wipers just starting to leve lines on screen

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear tyre inner side walls cracing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,158 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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W431 LAU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Green 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 W431 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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W431 LAU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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