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T12 LJF

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,905 mi
Last recorded111,905 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 LJF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 111,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre deteriorating around edges of tread/sidewalls.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 107,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre under-inflated when vehicle presented.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre under-inflated when vehicle presented.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,262 miles

Nearside rear and offside font shock absorbers oozing a little fluid

Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear and offside font shock absorbers oozing a little fluid

Fail 12 Jul 2012 92,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,900 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,518 miles

engine managemenet light on

front coil springs rusty

heat shields loose and rattling

Fail 18 Jan 2011 88,518 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managemenet light on

front coil springs rusty

heat shields loose and rattling

Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,076 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

front coil springs rusty

heat shield loose and rattling

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Fail 14 Jan 2010 85,066 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

engine management light on

front coil springs rusty

heat shield loose and rattling

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,606 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 76,184 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 76,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 69,176 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 69,176 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 60,478 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 60,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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T12 LJF is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T12 LJF, 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 T12 LJF registered?

T12 LJF is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is T12 LJF safe to buy?

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