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R17 STU

2000 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,438 mi
Last recorded43,438 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 STU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 43,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 43,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,268 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,957 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 42,678 miles

Front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,145 miles

discs worn / front tyres worn inside

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,861 miles

inner face on front discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 39,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 19,064 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)

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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R17 STU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R17 STU, 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 R17 STU?

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What year was R17 STU registered?

R17 STU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is R17 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 STU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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