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W487 MAB

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,812 mi
Last recorded147,812 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 MAB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 147,812 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 139,200 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 139,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets snapped off (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 132,102 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 132,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 126,588 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,588 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 112,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,459 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 88,109 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 76,235 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 64,527 miles

n/s/f tyre perrished in side wall on inner edje

Fail 23 Dec 2009 64,527 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perrished in side wall on inner edje

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,282 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 51,282 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 50,380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 41,935 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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W487 MAB 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 66.7%.

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 W487 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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W487 MAB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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