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W497 TGH

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,786 mi
Last recorded104,786 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 TGH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 21 May 2018 98,503 miles

anti roll bar links worn

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel and low reading offside

headlight patterns poor lenses discoloured

nearside wing mirror missing

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 14 May 2018 98,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti roll bar links worn

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel and low reading offside

headlight patterns poor lenses discoloured

nearside wing mirror missing

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 May 2017 90,080 miles

handbrake travel

nearside mirror missing

nearside wiper worn

Fail 8 May 2017 90,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper worn

handbrake travel

nearside mirror missing

Pass 16 May 2016 82,773 miles

imbalance in handbrake

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 16 May 2016 82,773 miles

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

imbalance in handbrake

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 26 May 2015 74,549 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2014 63,492 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 54,230 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,023 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 50,404 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,285 miles

both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls reccomend replacement

nearside front door mirror glass broken

Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,968 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 42,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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 TGH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 W497 TGH, 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 TGH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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