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J260 MHC

2000 Toyota MR2

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,593 mi
Last recorded174,593 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 174,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2010 168,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 162,814 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 162,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 156,999 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 156,998 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 150,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions just pasted engine managment light on

Pass 13 Jun 2006 139,362 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J260 MHC is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J260 MHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J260 MHC registered?

J260 MHC is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is J260 MHC safe to buy?

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