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W188 YJN

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,102 mi
Last recorded66,102 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 YJN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 66,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 65,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 64,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 64,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 63,705 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 62,298 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 62,298 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,226 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,795 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 55,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,199 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 50,911 miles

Both front tyres perishing (Sidewalls cracking)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,800 miles

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

damage tooffside rear sill

nearside wiper in poor condition

slight damage to both nearside wheels

Fail 16 Apr 2012 49,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

damage tooffside rear sill

nearside wiper in poor condition

slight damage to both nearside wheels

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,798 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to offside rear silland offside rear undertry adrift

slight damage to both nearside road wheels

Pass 5 May 2011 47,640 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,419 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 36,661 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,586 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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W188 YJN is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W188 YJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W188 YJN registered?

W188 YJN is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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