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H917 NEY

2000 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

225,842 mi
Last recorded225,842 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH917 NEY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 225,842 miles

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

windscreen has large crack but not within the drivers view of the road

Fail 28 Aug 2020 225,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

windscreen has large crack but not within the drivers view of the road

Pass 31 Aug 2019 225,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 219,934 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 207,049 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 198,959 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 189,294 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 189,294 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 189,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 186,958 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 186,958 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 186,939 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 186,939 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 186,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 185,983 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 185,983 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 183,051 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 183,051 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 181,958 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 181,957 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 171,099 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 171,099 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 158,638 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 158,638 miles

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H917 NEY is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 H917 NEY, 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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H917 NEY is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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