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W197 FHE

2000 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,591 mi
Last recorded90,591 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 FHE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 90,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,092 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 80,922 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2021 79,172 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 72,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,946 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 66,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,922 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,720 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,418 miles

both front tyre depths getting low and worn on inner and outter edges.

osr tyre depth close to legal limit 2mm.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,333 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 54,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,194 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 29,219 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges advise wheel alignment

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,833 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,039 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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W197 FHE is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W197 FHE, 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 W197 FHE registered?

W197 FHE is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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