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W557 NMR

2000 Toyota MR2

Pink Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,396 mi
Last recorded120,396 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 NMR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,396 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 9 Feb 2016 120,377 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,568 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,612 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2013 101,621 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight buckle in r/n/s brake disc

Fail 5 Jan 2013 101,610 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,436 miles

parking brake has long travel

Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,435 miles

klong travel on parking brake

offside and nearside front roll bar links has wear

Fail 17 Oct 2011 93,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

wipers smear but do not seriously impair drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,573 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,831 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 66,828 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,200 miles

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

front discs have corosion on inside surfaces

Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,984 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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W557 NMR is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Pink with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W557 NMR, 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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W557 NMR is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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