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W498 MAH

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,049 mi
Last recorded139,049 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 MAH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 139,049 miles

Front antiroll bar link bushes worn

General corrosion to exhaust, brake pipes and underbody

Headlights poor condition

Wipers poor

Fail 14 May 2016 139,049 miles

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

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

Front antiroll bar link bushes worn

General corrosion to exhaust, brake pipes and underbody

Headlights poor condition

Wipers poor

Fail 2 Feb 2015 124,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 124,708 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 116,185 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine oil level low added 1.5 litres of 5/30

exhaust system corroded

offside front drive shaft rubber boot split but still preventing ingress

Fail 17 Mar 2014 116,185 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine oil level low added 1.5 litres of 5/30

exhaust system corroded

offside front drive shaft rubber boot split but still preventing ingress

Fail 19 Mar 2013 106,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,900 miles

Both headlight aims starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Mar 2012 97,900 miles

Both headlight aims starting to deteriorate

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,102 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 88,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,977 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 60,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 52,696 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 41,887 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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W498 MAH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W498 MAH, 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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W498 MAH is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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