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W496 MCH

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,187 mi
Last recorded114,187 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 MCH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 114,187 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 114,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 104,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,642 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 95,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,801 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 76,801 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,400 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,769 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 65,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,522 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,668 miles

numbers plates dirty

Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,862 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

hand brake travel nearing limit

Pass 29 May 2008 45,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 39,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,631 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 14,870 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W496 MCH 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 W496 MCH, 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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W496 MCH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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