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J300 PRM

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

112,529 mi
Last recorded112,529 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 PRM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 112,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 112,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 109,894 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 109,891 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 109,886 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 109,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 107,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 4 Jul 2020 105,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 105,709 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested Rear brake pads incorrectly fitted (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 105,704 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 108,370 miles

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

handbrake efficiency low 18%

offside front ball joint dust cover perished and split

offside rear shocker slight leak

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,844 miles

plastic covers fitted under bonnet

Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,705 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted under bonnet

Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,869 miles

offside front ball joint dust cover split

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

plastic covers fitted under bonnet

Fail 20 Jan 2016 93,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front ball joint dust cover split

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

plastic covers fitted under bonnet

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,180 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,439 miles

NSF TYRE BOLD ON OUTER EDGE (185/55/15)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

NSF TYRE BOLD ON OUTER EDGE (185/55/15)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,309 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 66,323 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 65,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 57,077 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 57,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 45,048 miles

screw in n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,967 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 41,967 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,393 miles

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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J300 PRM is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 J300 PRM, 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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J300 PRM is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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