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RUI 2453

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,977 mi
Last recorded136,977 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 2453
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 136,977 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (both sides) and all suspension arms and components including subframe (2.4.C.1b)

Front headlights misty (both sides)

Rear coil spring corroded and all rear suspension arms and components (both sides) (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 135,145 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear cross member corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2014 126,488 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slight inner edge wear

Pass 4 Jan 2013 118,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 117,976 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 117,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,861 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 112,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 107,294 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 100,420 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 100,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 100,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 93,107 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,018 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 77,838 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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RUI 2453 is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUI 2453, 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 RUI 2453 registered?

RUI 2453 is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is RUI 2453 safe to buy?

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