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SIG 3001

2000 Toyota MR2

Orange Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

114,623 mi
Last recorded114,623 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 3001
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 114,623 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 114,622 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2025 114,338 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HUBS AND LINKAGES. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

HANDBRAKE CABLES STRETCHED, NEED REPLACING, JUST PASSED BRAKE ROLLER TEST.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 113,548 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides have bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 113,545 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides have bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 112,813 miles

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

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

front/rear all suspensions component's heavily corroded springs etc

Fail 14 Mar 2023 112,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front/rear all suspensions component's heavily corroded springs etc

Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,077 miles

Underside covers fitted

Both front strut gaiters deteriorated

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2021 109,958 miles

Underside covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 108,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,943 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 106,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,663 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 104,661 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 102,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 100,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 100,699 miles

Engine management light apparent on dash

Fail 18 Jan 2014 100,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 100,240 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 100,121 miles

nearside front upper position lamp not working

Pass 7 Jan 2012 99,965 miles

nearside front upper position lamp not working

Pass 21 Jan 2011 99,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,743 miles

rear brake pads very low

rerar tyres just on legal limit recomend replacement

slight leak from exhaust manifold

Pass 8 Feb 2009 93,163 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 83,879 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2008 83,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 69,219 miles

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 29 Mar 2006 69,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre near limit on inside edge

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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SIG 3001 is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Orange with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SIG 3001, 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 SIG 3001 registered?

SIG 3001 is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is SIG 3001 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 3001 shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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