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W988 MGM

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,339 mi
Last recorded147,339 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 147,339 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 145,448 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 141,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 135,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake disc back plates very corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,004 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 129,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear chassis and inner sills are corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,204 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sill areas

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside front brake dust shield corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 125,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

chips in windscreen

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sill areas

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside front brake dust shield corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 121,191 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills and chassis

front brake dust shields corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,371 miles

centre and rear exhaust rusty at joint

chips in windscreen

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sill areas and rear chassis rails

offside front brake dust shield corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 115,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust rusty at joint

chips in windscreen

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sill areas and rear chassis rails

Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sill areas and rear axle

front brake dust shields corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

corrosion to front brake dust shields

fuel filler pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner slls

Pass 22 Dec 2015 91,940 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

front brake back plates corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside front and offside rear tyres 2-3mm approx

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 91,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

front brake back plates corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

offside front and offside rear tyres 2-3mm approx

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,728 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust rusty at joint

chip in windscreen

fuel filler pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Fail 7 Jan 2015 82,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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

centre and rear exhaust rusty at joint

chip in windscreen

fuel filler pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,142 miles

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

chip in screen nearside

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,156 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)

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

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

long handbrake travel

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,603 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm approx

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre and rear exhaust blowing and temp repair

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear axle bushes slightly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,185 miles

chips in windscreen

engine managment light on

exhaust system rusty

long handbrake travel

Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,185 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

engine managment light on

exhaust system rusty

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 May 2009 38,049 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 30,940 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2008 30,940 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 4 May 2007 27,064 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 23,253 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 23,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W988 MGM is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W988 MGM, 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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W988 MGM is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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