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H488 DPN

2000 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,999 mi
Last recorded169,999 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 DPN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 169,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to NSR brake disc

surface corrosion to all steering , brake and suspension components

Pass 6 Apr 2010 168,281 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high handbrake travel

Pass 2 Apr 2009 165,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 162,655 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

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

hand brake travel high

mirrors loose

rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2007 158,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 153,346 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 153,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

all brake discs poor front discs slightly pitted

slight play offside inner rack

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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H488 DPN is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H488 DPN, 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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H488 DPN is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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