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W553 WEU

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,481 mi
Last recorded116,481 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 WEU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 116,481 miles

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,727 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Mar 2010 104,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 99,918 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 99,504 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 90,309 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 90,309 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,692 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 74,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 68,899 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 68,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W553 WEU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W553 WEU, 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 W553 WEU registered?

W553 WEU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W553 WEU safe to buy?

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