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W144 RSB

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,703 mi
Last recorded113,703 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 RSB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 113,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 113,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 113,223 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,023 miles

Both front coil springs badly corroded at the top.

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

Wiper mechanism loose.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 110,003 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front coil springs badly corroded at the top.

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

Wiper mechanism loose.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,434 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,058 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 104,050 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,742 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,841 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2009 83,841 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)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 75,129 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 75,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 86,337 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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W144 RSB is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W144 RSB, 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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W144 RSB is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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