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W404 NAE

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,537 mi
Last recorded120,537 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 NAE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 120,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear suspension has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 29 Jun 2024 120,536 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear suspension has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,723 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 108,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective worn ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r sill corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,077 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 99,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,336 miles

front/rear brakes binding moderately

parking brake efficiency near limit

Fail 14 Jan 2015 98,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

front/rear brakes binding moderately

Pass 8 Jun 2012 92,003 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly white.

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose.

Nearside front headlamp lens cloudy.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,003 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly white.

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose.

Nearside front headlamp lens cloudy.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,452 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,600 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 79,854 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 79,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 63,922 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 60,593 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,033 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 47,531 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 44,531 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 44,531 miles

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

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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W404 NAE is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W404 NAE, 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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W404 NAE is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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