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J899 XFS

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,122 mi
Last recorded63,122 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 XFS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 63,122 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,624 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 59,360 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 56,819 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 56,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 56,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,798 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 55,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,847 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 115,819 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)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

excessive oil leak engine bay area

Pass 10 Mar 2007 110,921 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 104,914 miles

Offside Front 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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J899 XFS is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J899 XFS, 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 J899 XFS registered?

J899 XFS is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is J899 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J899 XFS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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