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W252 ASB

2000 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,272 mi
Last recorded166,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 ASB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 166,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 164,249 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 160,845 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 156,176 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel advise corrosion to various front and rear suspension conponents (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 150,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 144,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 139,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,555 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 122,183 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 122,183 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,545 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 108,264 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 93,456 miles

corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2009 86,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,746 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 76,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,038 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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W252 ASB is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W252 ASB, 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 W252 ASB registered?

W252 ASB is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W252 ASB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W252 ASB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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