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W497 MCH

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,002 mi
Last recorded154,002 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 MCH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 154,002 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2016 153,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.35 tp 0.7 fluctuating (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to underbody all over

Pass 22 Apr 2015 141,835 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 131,171 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 122,728 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 122,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,207 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 5 Apr 2012 119,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

engine manigment light on

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2011 105,318 miles

engine manigment light on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 77,483 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode.

metal brake pipes have protective coating applied.

near side front tyre is becoming close to limit.

off side front tyre is becoming close to limit.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,199 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,247 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 42,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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W497 MCH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W497 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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W497 MCH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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