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H29 GCR

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

207,037 mi
Last recorded207,037 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH29 GCR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 207,037 miles

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

Oil leak

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

x2 front tyres cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2015 207,036 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

x2 front tyres cracking

Fail 4 Aug 2015 206,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 191,880 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyres perished

front coil springs corroded

offside steering rack gaiter perished

rear coil springs corroded

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 182,582 miles

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

engine oil leaks

nearside front wing repeater not working. [one of two]

rear brake pads worn low

suspect nearside front radiator leaking coolant

Fail 4 Aug 2013 182,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leaks

nearside front wing repeater not working. [one of two]

rear brake pads worn low

suspect nearside front radiator leaking coolant

Pass 9 Aug 2012 173,548 miles

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

coolents fans heavily corroded

engine oil leaks

offside rear tyre wearing low

radiator in poor condition

rear brake pads look low unable to view fully

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2012 173,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

coolents fans heavily corroded

engine oil leaks

offside rear tyre wearing low

radiator in poor condition

rear brake pads look low unable to view fully

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2011 150,189 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 134,756 miles

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

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushses

Fail 12 Aug 2010 134,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushses

Fail 21 Jun 2010 132,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 117,175 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 113,136 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 110,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 110,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 106,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 102,713 miles

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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H29 GCR is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H29 GCR, 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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H29 GCR is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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