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W998 VCW

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,286 mi
Last recorded127,286 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 VCW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 127,286 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 127,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,090 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,577 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,761 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,746 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,060 miles

engine management light on

slight scratch on windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,071 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 64,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,148 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 12 Oct 2009 48,942 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,876 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 43,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,919 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,424 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 30,323 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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W998 VCW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W998 VCW, 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 W998 VCW registered?

W998 VCW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W998 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W998 VCW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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