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J392 TNB

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,039 mi
Last recorded126,039 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ392 TNB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 126,039 miles

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced radiator mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill holed in numerous places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inside of rear sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced holed on underside (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed in numerous places (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks springs and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wheels have welding repairs

Pass 22 Jun 2024 125,951 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body sealed

Pass 7 Jun 2017 125,874 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 122,596 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,212 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 122,212 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 117,186 miles

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

Oil leak

both head lamp beam patterns poor

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear side lights very bright

Fail 15 Jan 2011 117,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Oil leak

both head lamp beam patterns poor

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear side lights show bright light

Pass 11 Feb 2010 115,779 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight brake bind on both rear brakes

Fail 9 Feb 2010 115,765 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight brake bind on both rear brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2009 113,478 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2009 113,458 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2008 111,469 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 111,469 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 108,089 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

Fail 26 Jan 2007 108,081 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 105,502 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 105,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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J392 TNB is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J392 TNB, 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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J392 TNB is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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