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L229 WAH

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,291 mi
Last recorded111,291 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 WAH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 111,291 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from half way down engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 109,478 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 109,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,192 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Front Arm/Rod Securing Washer Spins Freely

No Catalytic Converter Fitted As Vehicle Is An Import

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 108,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Front Arm/Rod Securing Washer Spins Freely

No Catalytic Converter Fitted As Vehicle Is An Import

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 105,882 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,171 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

slight corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 13 Jul 2018 104,152 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

slight corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,254 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,884 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside wiper slight streaking

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2016 99,884 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside wiper slight streaking

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,656 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,613 miles

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various slight corrosion suspension arms,antiroll bars front and rear.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various slight corrosion suspension arms,antiroll bars front and rear.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,714 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 93,371 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,430 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 89,667 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 89,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2006 86,733 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,733 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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L229 WAH is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L229 WAH, 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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L229 WAH is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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