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W978 RCF

2000 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,653 mi
Last recorded130,653 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 RCF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 130,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2019 130,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2018 126,663 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 126,661 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 May 2017 121,535 miles

heat shield resting on exhaust

Fail 23 May 2017 121,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

heat shield resting on exhaust

Pass 13 May 2016 114,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 105,151 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 95,546 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust fully supported

nearside front tyre very close

Pass 16 May 2013 85,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,752 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,903 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 59,903 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 51,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 43,102 miles

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 May 2007 35,059 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 31,445 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 31,445 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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W978 RCF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W978 RCF, 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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W978 RCF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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