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W408 GCX

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,772 mi
Last recorded136,772 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 GCX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 136,772 miles

all under vehicle/brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-all coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 136,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all coil springs corroded-sills covered by substance unable to check properly

front no.plate deteriated-inner arches corroded

o/s mirror cracked-rear anti roll bar corroded

rear d-bushes perished-exhaust corroded-front and rear brakes juddering

Pass 13 Dec 2014 132,625 miles

some age related corrosion visible underside of vehicle.o/s mirrir damaged .handbrake just meeting requirements.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 127,347 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 127,338 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 111,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 101,321 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2010 92,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,771 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 74,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,673 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 55,673 miles

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

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

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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W408 GCX is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W408 GCX, 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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W408 GCX is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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