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W552 UNV

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,773 mi
Last recorded116,773 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 UNV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 116,773 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,252 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 112,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,925 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 94,923 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,732 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 May 2016 91,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Engine management warning lamp on

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,027 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 91,006 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2014 89,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 89,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 85,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,426 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 81,426 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,150 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose and corroded

rear tyres getting low

slight bind from n/s/f wheel

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wiper blades poor ,

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,037 miles

lower plastic engine cover damaged

n/s/r outer brake pads 75% worn approx

Fail 6 Apr 2009 69,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

lower plastic engine cover damaged

n/s/r outer brake pads 75% worn approx

Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,084 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 62,204 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 62,203 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 57,834 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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W552 UNV is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W552 UNV, 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 W552 UNV registered?

W552 UNV is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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