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M688 SWP

2000 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,880 mi
Last recorded151,880 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 SWP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 151,880 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 151,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 150,623 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 150,550 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 148,065 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 140,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 129,208 miles

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 11 Jul 2016 121,310 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,152 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 113,131 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 112,077 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 112,077 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 108,505 miles

Slight play to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,808 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

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

Nearside steering track rod inner ball joint has slight free play

Offside front brake hose retaining clip is missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,607 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 89,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 84,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak from pipe under rear of floorpan

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,778 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak from pipe under rear of floorpan

Pass 13 Nov 2007 82,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 82,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 80,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

handbrake will require adjustment in near future reseve travel

Pass 21 Sep 2006 80,560 miles

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

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)

handbrake will require adjustment in near future reseve travel

Pass 1 Aug 2005 73,587 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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M688 SWP is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M688 SWP, 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 M688 SWP registered?

M688 SWP is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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