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W164 SWP

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

130,869 mi
Last recorded130,869 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 SWP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,869 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 130,844 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,890 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 124,883 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,448 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 118,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,357 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer brake pad damaged

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 107,356 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad lining damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to nearside rear floor

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,141 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 106,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,506 miles

EML light on

rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 6 Nov 2017 104,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

EML light on

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

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

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,318 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 102,318 miles

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

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,910 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 99,906 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,043 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 97,043 miles

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 95,597 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded and pitted

slight corrosion to floorpan and inner sills in places

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,116 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 94,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,704 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 91,205 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 91,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 89,766 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering linkage through bulkhead bush has split

Fail 29 Oct 2008 87,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers slightly smear when crossing the screen

N/S/F Headlight slightly insecure

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering linkage through bulkhead bush has split

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,754 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 83,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 70,657 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 70,657 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 57,844 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2005 57,844 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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W164 SWP is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 W164 SWP, 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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W164 SWP is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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