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X197 MEC

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,746 mi
Last recorded117,746 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 MEC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,746 miles

Coolant very low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front pipe to centre silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 117,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber torn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant very low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front pipe to centre silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 112,425 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 112,425 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,326 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 111,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 104,718 miles

both headlamp lenses very deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2019 104,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp lenses very deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,537 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,130 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 93,130 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,625 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 82,625 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,934 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,939 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 61,939 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,394 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 49,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,097 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 33,353 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,097 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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X197 MEC is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X197 MEC, 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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X197 MEC is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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