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W779 OAJ

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,854 mi
Last recorded119,854 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 OAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 119,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 119,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,835 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Under-Body has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2017 115,801 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipes covered in grease

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)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Under-Body has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2016 112,396 miles

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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 112,396 miles

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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,818 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 94,549 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 94,549 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,848 miles

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

cracks roll bar rubbers slight corrosion coil springs slight play wishbone bush rear brake slight out balance unable to fully check brake & fuel components & shockers excessive wet conditions

light corrosion suspension components subframe ferruls inner wing unable to fully check brake pipes & hoses hose appear slight deteriorated unable to fully check pads & discs

slight corrosion fuel tank

Pass 17 Jan 2009 633,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 51,836 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,730 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,583 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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W779 OAJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W779 OAJ, 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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W779 OAJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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