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W276 JCU

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

58,502 mi
Last recorded58,502 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 JCU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 58,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,499 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 56,373 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 54,976 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting points corroded and weakened.(on limit) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

front suspension arms corroded and weakened

parking brake lever travel high.(on limit)

Fail 12 Jun 2023 54,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front N/S/F & O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Pass 24 Jun 2022 54,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion on under side floor and suspension components

Fail 23 Jun 2022 54,646 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt not tightened (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion on under side floor and suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2021 54,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavy corrosion on underside of body and front and rear suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2021 54,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heavy corrosion on underside of body and front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2020 53,323 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 53,313 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 53,295 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weak + slight bind (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 53,295 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 52,365 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 52,358 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 49,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 49,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 47,289 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 47,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 45,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2011 45,831 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 43,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,866 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,830 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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W276 JCU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W276 JCU, 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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W276 JCU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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