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W252 HRM

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,719 mi
Last recorded89,719 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 HRM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,719 miles

Both front shocker gaiters perished

Near side front seat belt twisted

Rear brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 89,719 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake linkage (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front shocker gaiters perished

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Near side front seat belt twisted

coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,191 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 85,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,800 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,800 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

flywheel exposed

noise from crankshaft at low revs

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,650 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 67,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 65,490 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 64,512 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 54,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r parking brake low effort

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,078 miles

o/s/r parking brake low effort

Pass 7 Mar 2006 46,621 miles

o/s/r lamps electric fault

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 HRM is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W252 HRM, 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 HRM registered?

W252 HRM is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W252 HRM safe to buy?

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