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W797 JAA

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,138 mi
Last recorded160,138 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 JAA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 160,138 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 153,791 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 148,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 141,035 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 133,400 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 133,400 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,962 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 126,962 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 123,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 119,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 115,742 miles

battery insecure

engine light on

handbrake comes up high

handbrake uneven

Fail 10 Dec 2012 115,742 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

battery insecure

engine light on

handbrake comes up high

handbrake uneven

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,811 miles

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

o/s/r tyre have deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre have deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,853 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 99,853 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,757 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 89,755 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 89,752 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,127 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 75,004 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n.s.front wiper worn

Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W797 JAA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W797 JAA, 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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W797 JAA is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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