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W598 MES

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,512 mi
Last recorded110,512 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 MES
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,512 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 102,920 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 102,920 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 96,930 miles

1.front wiper blades poor and split on edges 2.radiator poor long handbrake travel

Fail 26 Jan 2011 96,930 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

1.front wiper blades poor and split on edges 2.radiator poor long handbrake travel

Pass 11 Feb 2010 95,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,089 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 86,089 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,808 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 71,808 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 45,753 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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W598 MES is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W598 MES, 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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What year was W598 MES registered?

W598 MES is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W598 MES safe to buy?

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