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W172 RGU

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,592 mi
Last recorded76,592 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 RGU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,592 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,699 miles

rear hand brake just in requirement

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,866 miles

All (4) brake discs, rusty.

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Hand brake very close to limits of reserve travel. Will require attention soon.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 9 Jan 2010 65,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,769 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 12 Jan 2007 54,402 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,687 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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W172 RGU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W172 RGU, 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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What year was W172 RGU registered?

W172 RGU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W172 RGU safe to buy?

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