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W688 VPU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,258 mi
Last recorded110,258 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW688 VPU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,258 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 110,258 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,182 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 80,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 77,705 miles

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

rear no plat slightly dirty

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,692 miles

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

Front discs are lipped.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,131 miles

handbrake travel may need attention

Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake travel may need attention

Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,041 miles

hand brake travel may need attention

slight engine oil leak (filter)

uneven wear to front tyres may need tracking

Fail 5 Jul 2008 42,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

hand brake travel may need attention

slight engine oil leak (filter)

uneven wear to front tyres may need tracking

Fail 30 Jun 2007 37,394 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 37,394 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 33,490 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW JUST PASSED LIMIT WILL NEED ATTENTION

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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W688 VPU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc 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 W688 VPU, 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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W688 VPU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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