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S18 SBU

2000 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,590 mi
Last recorded70,590 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 SBU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 70,590 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 70,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 66,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut in it (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 66,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut in it (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 60,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 54,635 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,600 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 48,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 43,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 36,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,279 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 29,238 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 25,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 21,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 16,585 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 11,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 11,235 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,007 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)

Shallow cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2008 10,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 9,067 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 8,287 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

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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S18 SBU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S18 SBU, 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 S18 SBU registered?

S18 SBU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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