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V89 JKS

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 JKS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 85,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,202 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 81,611 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 80,544 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,662 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 77,387 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,862 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside rear Tyre slightly cracked/perished

Offside rear Tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,773 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 75,623 miles

Lower brackets under bonnet corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,836 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,551 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 73,551 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,958 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 68,955 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,132 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 60,606 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,058 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 47,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V89 JKS is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V89 JKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V89 JKS registered?

V89 JKS is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V89 JKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V89 JKS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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