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W141 GKE

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,061 mi
Last recorded117,061 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW141 GKE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,061 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 117,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,741 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 108,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubbers torn (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,251 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 101,251 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs poor condition(corroded).

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,612 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,081 miles

various warning lamps on dash

Fail 7 Mar 2013 98,081 miles

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

battery insecure

various warning lamps on dash

Pass 12 May 2011 97,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

reverse lamps inop

slight front brake judder and imbalance discs corroded alround

Pass 1 Oct 2008 92,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 89,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/s drive shaft seal leaks

oil leak from headgasket

all four shocker shrouds perished

front pads low

reset tracking slight wear to both front tyres

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

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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W141 GKE is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W141 GKE, 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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W141 GKE is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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