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P886 YGK

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,655 mi
Last recorded146,655 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 YGK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 146,655 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight play in steering rack nearside front

Pass 18 Jul 2024 145,713 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 145,713 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 142,934 miles

Both front brake discs fitted in incorrect direction of rotation

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases unable to trace location of leak due to exhaust wrap (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust manifold stud broken

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear outer sill unknown previous repair - unable to assess strength of repair

Vehicle fitted with non-original engine

Pass 18 Nov 2019 133,807 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside damage to outer sill

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

no exact match for different engine, non cat test carried out for emissions

unable to fully inspect boot floor

A/C compressor fouling on body

Fail 15 Nov 2019 133,760 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and previous repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake cable/caliper does not fully release

Offside Rear park brake reading low

Offside damage to outer sill

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

no exact match for different engine, non cat test carried out for emissions

unable to fully inspect boot floor

A/C compressor fouling on body

Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 127,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 118,900 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 118,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 189,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 183,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 180,059 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 180,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 175,631 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake caliper pistons corroded

nearside rear caliper binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2011 174,961 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2011 174,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2010 169,952 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 169,952 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 155,890 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 155,890 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 155,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 151,711 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing

Fail 25 Jul 2007 146,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 146,520 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 138,899 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 138,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P886 YGK is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P886 YGK, 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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P886 YGK is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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