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W979 JAW

2000 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,044 mi
Last recorded98,044 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 JAW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,044 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 98,042 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,092 miles

noise on o/s/f brake caliper but still secure

rear number plate poor

Fail 22 Aug 2018 79,092 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise on o/s/f brake caliper but still secure

rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,816 miles

drivers side wiper blade splitting at end

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,108 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,637 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,663 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 59,435 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 59,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,095 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,915 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 JAW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JAW, 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 JAW registered?

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

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The MOT history for W979 JAW shows 18 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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