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W579 PJB

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,633 mi
Last recorded122,633 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 PJB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 122,633 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 122,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 122,588 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,808 miles

eml light on

Pass 29 Sep 2012 110,513 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 110,510 miles

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

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 103,921 miles

center exhaust has a slight leak

front pads wearing low

oil filter leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2011 103,921 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust has a slight leak

front pads wearing low

oil filter leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2010 97,077 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 96,950 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2009 90,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light stays on

park brake lever near end of travel

Fail 3 Oct 2009 90,936 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light stays on

park brake lever near end of travel

Fail 8 Oct 2008 80,827 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on at time of test

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2008 80,827 miles

engine management light on at time of test

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2007 65,370 miles

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

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,966 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

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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W579 PJB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W579 PJB, 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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W579 PJB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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