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S88 GMR

2000 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,809 mi
Last recorded73,809 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 GMR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 73,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight damping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 73,808 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 73,290 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 72,163 miles

Front Nearside and Offside Anti Roll Bar Link Rods....Dust Covers Slightly Deteriorated

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Door Sill / Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Door Sill / Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,985 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner door sills and outer chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 70,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner door sills and outer chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,331 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,829 miles

185/55/R15/82V. All 6mm

General under-body corrosion, but not excessive at this time.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,037 miles

185/55/R15/82V 6mm. 205/50/R15/86V. 6mm.

Nearside Rear N/S/R Slight brake drag.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,970 miles

185/55/R15/82V. All 6mm.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 65,970 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

185/55/R15/82V. All 6mm.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 64,755 miles

185/55/R15/82V. All 6mm.

O/S/R outer cv joint sealed at some time no signs of any leaks. Recomend boot replacement next service.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,904 miles

185/55/R15/82V. All 6mm.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,385 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,366 miles

rear discs corroded & worn

Pass 22 Jan 2011 60,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,480 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

recommend grease brake pipes

Fail 19 Jan 2008 55,770 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 55,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,553 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S88 GMR is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S88 GMR, 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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S88 GMR is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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