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V901 GVU

2000 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,616 mi
Last recorded160,616 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV901 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 160,616 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 160,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 14 May 2013 160,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bad oil leak

offside front brake hose secured by cable tie

suspension very hard

Pass 10 May 2012 153,953 miles

2 different springs fitted to the front shocks ( 1 has 3 coils the other side has 6 coils

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside parking brake effort very poor

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear fog light "tell tail" has been wired in to the front fog light tell tail

Fail 30 Apr 2012 135,889 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

2 different springs fitted to the front shocks ( 1 has 3 coils the other side has 6 coils

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside parking brake effort very poor

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 138,357 miles

n/s h/brake starting to read low

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2011 138,357 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s h/brake starting to read low

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 137,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 132,638 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 132,638 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Nov 2008 125,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 125,540 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 121,211 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2007 115,272 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 112,137 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2006 112,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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V901 GVU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V901 GVU, 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 V901 GVU registered?

V901 GVU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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