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HOT 421X

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,007 mi
Last recorded167,007 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOT 421X
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 167,007 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

both nearside and offside front steering rack gaiters are deteriorated

slight movement in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Sep 2018 160,600 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 160,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2011 159,854 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 155,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 146,890 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 146,680 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 135,746 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 135,740 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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HOT 421X is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HOT 421X, 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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What year was HOT 421X registered?

HOT 421X is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is HOT 421X safe to buy?

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