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L426 RMY

2000 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

123,570 mi
Last recorded123,570 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 RMY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper mounting corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2025 123,531 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bumper mounting corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 122,731 miles

Offside Rear bumper mounting corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,755 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 121,636 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 120,165 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,143 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 119,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 128,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 128,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,043 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 125,279 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 124,144 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 124,144 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 123,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2016

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 120,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 114,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

aftermarket wheels fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,584 miles

Small oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Oct 2012 110,302 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Small oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Oct 2011 103,344 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 103,318 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,417 miles

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

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

both wiper blades slightly worn

engine slightly smokey

exhaust is noisy (performance pipe fitted)

front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted

front and rear shock absorber rubber dust covers are badly deteriorated

nearside front undertray is broken

slight oil dampness under engine

underbody trays are fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Fail 13 Oct 2010 47,413 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

both wiper blades slightly worn

engine slightly smokey

exhaust is noisy (performance pipe fitted)

front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted

front and rear shock absorber rubber dust covers are badly deteriorated

nearside front undertray is broken

offside rear wheel rim and tyre wall are slightly damaged

slight oil dampness under engine

underbody trays are fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

Fail 24 Sep 2010 96,614 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Exhaust tone loud

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake pads low

Nearside front shock absorber dust boot split

Nearside rear shock absorber dust boot split

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake pads low

Offside rear shock absorber dust boot split

offside front shock absorber dust boot split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 91,792 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,857 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,566 miles

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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L426 RMY is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 L426 RMY, 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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L426 RMY is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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