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RIL 9716

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,070 mi
Last recorded119,070 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 9716
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 119,070 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 119,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 112,895 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 112,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 108,766 miles

N/S/MIRROR IS DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL AND N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE JUST LEGAL

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN

Fail 19 May 2011 108,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

N/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARING FEALS WORN

N/S/MIRROR IS DAMAGED

N/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL AND N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE JUST LEGAL

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN

Pass 7 Jun 2010 102,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 May 2009 96,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 90,243 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 85,568 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 85,568 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 83,886 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 83,876 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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RIL 9716 is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RIL 9716, 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 RIL 9716 registered?

RIL 9716 is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is RIL 9716 safe to buy?

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