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W357 UTF

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 UTF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 96,984 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,844 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 90,379 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine leaking oil.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,288 miles

both front and back under-trays are broken

both front tyres are wearing low on tread

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2013 81,288 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and back under-trays are broken

both front tyres are wearing low on tread

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 23 May 2012 77,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 71,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine warning lamp on

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

slight play in offside front strut/shock absorber

Pass 29 Mar 2008 71,119 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 71,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,849 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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W357 UTF is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W357 UTF, 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

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What year was W357 UTF registered?

W357 UTF is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W357 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W357 UTF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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