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W181 VTW

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,429 mi
Last recorded158,429 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 158,429 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)

Pass 12 May 2016 155,862 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 155,844 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 153,659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 150,699 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 150,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 147,773 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 142,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 142,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 127,911 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs for condition & pads 75% worn

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars on tread

Fail 30 Jul 2010 127,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

front brake discs for condition & pads 75% worn

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2009 112,370 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,766 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

handbrake has travel

Pass 21 Aug 2007 79,902 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,327 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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W181 VTW is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W181 VTW, 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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W181 VTW is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W181 VTW safe to buy?

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