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W478 MAB

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,328 mi
Last recorded104,328 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 MAB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2016 104,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded on bulkhead (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mountings corroded

items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,808 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 92,808 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 87,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 86,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All underside of vehicle corroded but still secure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,456 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 84,456 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 81,738 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,926 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,607 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 70,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Feb 2008 65,827 miles

sump pan porus and leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2008 65,827 miles

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

sump pan porus and leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2007 58,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,969 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,852 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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W478 MAB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W478 MAB, 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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W478 MAB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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