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L693 RHE

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,949 mi
Last recorded165,949 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 RHE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 165,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2024 163,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2024 163,753 miles

Emissions unable to be completed decat pipe fitted and exhaust has slight blow from joints (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2023 160,498 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Underside of vehicle has General corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2023 160,498 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing wrong nut and split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Pads only contacting half the disc but passed brake test

Offside Rear brake flexi hose loose

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Underside of vehicle has General corrosion

Fail 15 May 2023 160,476 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 155,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 150,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2017 150,264 miles

Emissions not tested blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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)

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to test all items

Pass 7 Nov 2016 134,134 miles

slight corrosion rear of o/s/r wheelarch

under trays fitted unable to test some items

Pass 5 Nov 2015 124,805 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill and rear inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 117,952 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 112,958 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 112,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 106,688 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)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,456 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 100,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 100,358 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 83,469 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 76,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 767,997 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 66,213 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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L693 RHE is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc 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 L693 RHE, 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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L693 RHE is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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