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W265 VEN

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,838 mi
Last recorded99,838 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 VEN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,838 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 99,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,181 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 98,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,740 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 93,951 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 93,933 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

shields under engine damaged + insecure

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 9 Mar 2009 87,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 87,198 miles

park brake reserve travel low.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 87,198 miles

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

park brake reserve travel low.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 75,178 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 75,176 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 75,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W265 VEN is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W265 VEN, 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 W265 VEN registered?

W265 VEN is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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