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L694 XCV

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

152,282 mi
Last recorded152,282 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL694 XCV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 152,282 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 152,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to rear suspension/sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 152,217 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear, front of inner wheel arch corroded

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 28 May 2019 151,957 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Fail 20 May 2019 151,947 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 151,268 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 151,268 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 150,769 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Offside outer sill corroded & holed

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 150,525 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2016 150,525 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 150,366 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding o/s/f brake

Fail 30 Mar 2015 150,366 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 7 Mar 2014 149,130 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 149,120 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 147,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R chassis brace bar corroded to excess

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 146,948 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 146,948 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 146,690 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 146,690 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 146,216 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 138,075 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 138,074 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 133,143 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 133,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 128,140 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 128,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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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L694 XCV is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 L694 XCV, 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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L694 XCV is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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