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W243 PRL

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,678 mi
Last recorded45,678 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 PRL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 45,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 45,635 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 45,627 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,616 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,277 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 44,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 43,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 42,539 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,976 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,750 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,598 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 36,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 35,294 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 23,141 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2008 22,890 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 22,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 20,243 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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W243 PRL is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W243 PRL, 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

How do I check the history of W243 PRL?

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What year was W243 PRL registered?

W243 PRL is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W243 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 PRL shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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