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W979 GBE

2000 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,174 mi
Last recorded110,174 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 GBE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 104,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Oil sump rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2013 104,412 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Oil sump rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,101 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 90,932 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 90,932 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,730 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 80,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

high beam stop light inop

Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,618 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 70,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 62,702 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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W979 GBE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W979 GBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W979 GBE registered?

W979 GBE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W979 GBE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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