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L5 JGN

2000 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,377 mi
Last recorded97,377 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 JGN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,253 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 96,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,973 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,917 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 92,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,488 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 90,488 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,962 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 81,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,923 miles

dip stick corroded badly

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jan 2010 72,923 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

dip stick corroded badly

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 45,601 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 45,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 40,145 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L5 JGN is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L5 JGN, 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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What year was L5 JGN registered?

L5 JGN is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is L5 JGN safe to buy?

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