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K88 BLU

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,973 mi
Last recorded135,973 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 BLU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 135,973 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 131,840 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 130,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 126,424 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 126,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 118,487 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 111,573 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 104,682 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,865 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brakes pass on lock up

Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,624 miles

a.b.s light flickered going over brake tester

brakes pass on lock up

Fail 1 Aug 2017 100,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

a.b.s light flickered going over brake tester

brakes pass on lock up

Pass 15 Jul 2016 100,519 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,837 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 97,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 97,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 86,758 miles

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,452 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 86,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,491 miles

both front shocker dust shields perished

Fail 13 Jun 2012 78,491 miles

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

both front shocker dust shields perished

Fail 17 Mar 2011 73,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,200 miles

discs and pads rusty and worn

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,196 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 44,834 miles

hand brake travel

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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K88 BLU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 K88 BLU, 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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K88 BLU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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