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W797 UPU

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,674 mi
Last recorded159,674 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 UPU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 159,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 159,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low ns+os (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced ns+os (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns+os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 154,369 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 154,369 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 148,945 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 148,943 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 146,909 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 142,690 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 138,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 132,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 126,910 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 126,910 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 119,312 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 112,720 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 112,718 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2009 107,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 107,107 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 98,929 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 98,929 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 88,818 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,463 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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W797 UPU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W797 UPU, 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 UPU is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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