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W42 JCT

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,334 mi
Last recorded74,334 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 JCT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit and wearing more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside steering rack boot badly twisted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake backplates badly corroded and holed

both rear tyres badly cracked between treads but not yet to cord

corrosion to various underside components

engine mil light on

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,304 miles

Offside headlamp only just showing pattern

all four brake disc back plates either badly corroded or missing

all four springs corroded and weakened

both front tyres cracked but not yet to cord

both rear tyres cracked between treads but not yet to cord

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front tyres worn more on inner edges and close to limit

Fail 6 Aug 2019 72,301 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper hand brake pivot stuck on (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp only just showing pattern

all four brake disc back plates either badly corroded or missing

all four springs corroded and weakened

both front tyres cracked but not yet to cord

both rear tyres cracked between treads but not yet to cord

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front tyres worn more on inner edges and close to limit

Pass 18 May 2018 72,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four brake backplates badly corroded

all four coil springs corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

both lower front wishbones corroded

front tyres worn more on inner edges

front under bonnet cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 72,265 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake pivot stuck on (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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four brake backplates badly corroded

all four coil springs corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

both lower front wishbones corroded

front tyres worn more on inner edges

front under bonnet cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,170 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Engine management light on

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,167 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Engine management light on

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just met the requirements

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 67,130 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,886 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,045 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,147 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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W42 JCT 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 76.5%.

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 W42 JCT, 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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What year was W42 JCT registered?

W42 JCT is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W42 JCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W42 JCT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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