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G498 YBU

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,084 mi
Last recorded142,084 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 YBU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 142,084 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 138,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 138,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2008 133,079 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 133,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 124,064 miles

screen stone chipped. †o/s/f screen wiper ruber split. †under tray insecure. †oil leak. †seek advice on all asap.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 117,046 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 116,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dent on inside of n/s front rim

engine or transmission oil leaks

front disc pads are worn to replacement level

n/s front tyre has cuts on the sidewall advise replacement,n/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm on outside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2005 107,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 107,770 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 107,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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G498 YBU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G498 YBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G498 YBU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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