CarVerify

Free Car Check

W285 LCL

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,889 mi
Last recorded60,889 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 LCL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,889 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,463 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,897 miles

both front and rear antiroll bars corroded

item removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,774 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2012 47,772 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,893 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres low on tread

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,442 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 29 Sep 2010 36,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,466 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,620 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 21,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,852 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W285 LCL is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W285 LCL, 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

How do I check the history of W285 LCL?

You can check the full history of W285 LCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W285 LCL registered?

W285 LCL is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W285 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W285 LCL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W285 LCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W285 LCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.