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W898 VAF

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,959 mi
Last recorded155,959 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 VAF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 155,959 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 155,955 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 155,762 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OS AND NS REAR OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OS AND NS REAR UNDER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 146,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 136,699 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 135,475 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 131,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 131,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 126,924 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 126,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 111,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 101,093 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 91,384 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 91,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 86,126 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 78,839 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 78,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2006 73,137 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 73,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W898 VAF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 W898 VAF, 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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W898 VAF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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