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K155 TGO

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,155 mi
Last recorded43,155 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 TGO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,155 miles

ball joint boots perished

corrosion to rear outer sills

corrosion to suspension components

under side of vehicle corroded

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 42,845 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all ball joint boots perished

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to under side of vehicle

handbrake long travel

Fail 20 Aug 2022 42,845 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

all ball joint boots perished

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to under side of vehicle

handbrake long travel

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,561 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

lower arm ball joint boots perished

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both suspension front lower arm dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2019 124,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both suspension front lower arm dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 121,699 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 117,935 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 117,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 114,419 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 114,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,078 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

Fail 31 Mar 2015 112,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,620 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 109,615 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,070 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 107,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 104,779 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front discs worn

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

Slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 4 Sep 2010 99,163 miles

o/s rear tyre low tread

slight pitting to frt discs innerfaces

Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,483 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,951 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,315 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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K155 TGO is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K155 TGO, 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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K155 TGO is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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