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J18 GVT

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GVT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 118,022 miles

GENERAL[AGE RELATED] CORROSION UNDER NEATH

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 117,928 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion underneath

hand brake on reserve

steering colum corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,906 miles

COLUMN UJ CORRODED

HAND BRAKE ON RESERVE TRAVEL

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 117,796 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,690 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,032 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside advise anti corrosion protection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 111,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside advise anti corrosion protection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various areas and components corroded underside

Fail 9 Aug 2017 111,163 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp needs cleaning soon

various areas and components corroded underside

Fail 4 Aug 2017 111,160 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp needs cleaning soon

various areas and components corroded underside

Pass 18 May 2016 109,953 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 109,945 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on all discs (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2015 109,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage front wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2014 108,634 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2014 108,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2014 108,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front brake balance

handbrake travel

rust on steering pipes

Pass 4 May 2013 105,154 miles

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

front brakes uneven

play in lower steering uj joint

Pass 10 May 2012 101,290 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 101,290 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,635 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 95,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,480 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroding...recommend replacing before next MOT

Both front brakes squeal

Exhaust heat shield vibrating

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,233 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,354 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 74,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,798 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 68,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,632 miles

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

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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J18 GVT is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 J18 GVT, 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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J18 GVT is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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