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W131 LYA

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,074 mi
Last recorded136,074 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 LYA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 136,074 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 136,074 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,489 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 128,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 117,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 108,094 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,571 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 77,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 66,397 miles

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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W131 LYA is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W131 LYA, 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

How do I check the history of W131 LYA?

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What year was W131 LYA registered?

W131 LYA is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W131 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 LYA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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