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L401 TJK

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,250 mi
Last recorded105,250 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 TJK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 105,250 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 105,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 104,904 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 103,836 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 103,836 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 100,023 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 100,022 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction oversize sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,687 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 93,236 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,636 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor has damage (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,799 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 91,778 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,286 miles

Both front flexi-hoses inadequately clipped into retaining bracket but not fouling on anything.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 91,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

N/S/R body strengthening bar corroded

O/S/R body strengthening bar corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 88,159 miles

Coolant leak

FRONT AND REAR no plates small

OSR Chassis brase tube corroded (hole)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 May 2012 88,155 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

FRONT AND REAR no plates small

OSR Chassis brase tube corroded (hole)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 84,425 miles

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,422 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 73,685 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 65,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,974 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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L401 TJK is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L401 TJK, 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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L401 TJK is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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