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W262 VLB

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 VLB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 136,390 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2015 135,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 135,370 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 134,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 127,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 109,730 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 97,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 78,110 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 78,110 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,474 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 89,417 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2006 85,591 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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W262 VLB is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W262 VLB, 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

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What year was W262 VLB registered?

W262 VLB is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W262 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W262 VLB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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