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L888 JLW

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,227 mi
Last recorded66,227 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 JLW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 66,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 65,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 64,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,292 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 64,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,519 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 63,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 62,568 miles

Front Tyres cracking and perished, feathered on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,113 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,550 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,257 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,567 miles

slight bind on osf brake

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,938 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,039 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 56,582 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 55,083 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,454 miles

front number plate poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,464 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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L888 JLW is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L888 JLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L888 JLW?

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What year was L888 JLW registered?

L888 JLW is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is L888 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 JLW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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