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W287 ODY

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,132 mi
Last recorded135,132 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 ODY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 135,132 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders of tread

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides of car and dust covers perished (2.7.3)

Surface rust on both chassis at rear

Fail 11 Oct 2016 135,128 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders of tread

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides of car and dust covers perished (2.7.3)

Surface rust on both chassis at rear

Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,505 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 134,504 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine Management Warning Lamp on

Nearside handbrake effort lags

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

Fail 22 May 2015 133,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/f bumper taped over damage

n/s/f pad worn

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f brake slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,188 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 117,188 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

aux belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,290 miles

Oil leak

front disc's outer face grooved/inner faces corroded. pws pipes at rack corroding.

slight corrosion starting around rear inner sill areas.

Fail 31 May 2011 102,287 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

front disc's outer face grooved/inner faces corroded. pws pipes at rack corroding.

slight corrosion starting around rear inner sill areas.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,398 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 100,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 91,836 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 91,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 76,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 71,711 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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W287 ODY is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W287 ODY, 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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W287 ODY is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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