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W251 BNW

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,640 mi
Last recorded112,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 BNW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 112,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting point corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,277 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 108,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,509 miles

brake discs dirt shields corroded/missing

engine M.I.L lit

front shock absorbers strut protectors deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2017 103,509 miles

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

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

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

brake discs dirt shields corroded/missing

engine M.I.L lit

front shock absorbers strut protectors deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,250 miles

engine M.I.L lit

parking brake only just meets minimum standard

rear brake discs dirt shields corroded/incomplete

Fail 30 Jun 2016 97,205 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded to steering rack body (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at steering rack body (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine M.I.L lit

rear brake discs dirt shields corroded/incomplete

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,989 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 92,988 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 92,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

ofside front and rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,009 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 70,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,104 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 58,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,828 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 51,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,412 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 44,412 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 36,002 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 36,002 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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W251 BNW is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W251 BNW, 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 W251 BNW registered?

W251 BNW is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W251 BNW safe to buy?

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