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W289 RCF

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,062 mi
Last recorded196,062 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 RCF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 196,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

EML lamp on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 182,474 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 182,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 181,802 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorated

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust system deteriorating and has minor leek of gases

pipes to steering rack corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition on inner face

rear number plate deteriorating

rear sub-frame corroding

slack in handbrake

slight oil weep from nearside front driveshaft oil seal

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2014 175,621 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres feathered on edges

offside front shock has a light mistine of oil

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

various chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2013 167,524 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower suspesion arm ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 167,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower suspesion arm ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 159,983 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front shock absorbers have slight play in

engine management light on

rear number plate deteriorating

various chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2011 149,553 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Eml light on

Long travel on handbrake

Oil dampness on gearbox

Oil dampness on sump

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2011 149,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres wearing unevenly

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Both front tyres pereshed

Eml light on

Long travel on handbrake

Nearside front tyre on leagle limit of 1.6mm

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Oil dampness on gearbox

Oil dampness on sump

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2010 144,669 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2010 144,669 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2009 140,066 miles

Both side rear indicator slight white

Engine light on

Rear number plate slight deterioratad

Pass 2 Jul 2008 133,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2007 122,423 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Jun 2006 109,676 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 109,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 96,025 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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W289 RCF is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W289 RCF, 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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W289 RCF is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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