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W79 PEF

2000 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,797 mi
Last recorded124,797 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 PEF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 124,797 miles

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2019 124,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2018 124,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing at sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f wiper blade insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2017 112,280 miles

Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately both sides (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,933 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 75,853 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snaped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch heavily corroded and holed 2 x places (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

o/s/r tyre low on pressure.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 75,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear tyres showing heavy age cracking

Front exhaust mounting detached

Fuel filler & breather pipes heavy corrosion

O/S/F Tyre showing slight cracking

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,020 miles

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

radiator badly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 70,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine running rough

radiator badly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light on

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre age related cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side rear tyre has age related cracks in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,838 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 60,838 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,961 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,566 miles

NSF tyre on 2mm on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,983 miles

NSR tyre punctured

Fail 16 Jul 2007 42,825 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)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,825 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,586 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 37,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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W79 PEF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W79 PEF, 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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W79 PEF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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