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W679 TGE

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,506 mi
Last recorded129,506 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 TGE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 129,506 miles

oil leak.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 112,525 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 100,732 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 100,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 95,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine light on

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

nearside front disc badley scored

Pass 21 Jun 2012 92,926 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 92,926 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,800 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f wiper perished

Fail 6 Jul 2011 84,798 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f wiper perished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,176 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 76,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,717 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 52,268 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 52,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2007 44,921 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 44,921 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2006 35,683 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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W679 TGE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W679 TGE, 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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W679 TGE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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