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X285 MGE

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,290 mi
Last recorded61,290 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 MGE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

underside of car very rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,095 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 60,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,148 miles

clutch mechanism noise

condition of centre exhaust

condition of coolant radiator

condition of front exhaust mount

front brake imbalance 21%

slight leak rear exhaust

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,870 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,251 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,328 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,924 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,245 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 29,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 18,627 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X285 MGE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X285 MGE, 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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X285 MGE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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