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W158 JNU

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,350 mi
Last recorded155,350 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 155,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 150,584 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 150,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 145,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 145,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 141,910 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 138,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 9 Apr 2021 131,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 128,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 120,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 120,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 101,939 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,745 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,524 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 82,312 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,412 miles

NO OIL ON DIP STICK

rear n/s tyre worn low on min of 1.6mm

rear o/s tyre worn low on 2mm

slight travel on handbrake lever

small split on n/s wiper blade

Pass 14 Jul 2010 72,079 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,573 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 50,947 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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W158 JNU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W158 JNU, 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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W158 JNU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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