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W558 NWG

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,089 mi
Last recorded122,089 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 NWG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 122,089 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure damage (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor wire broken (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering UJ (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play rough slight (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front headlamp deteriorated

front bonnet hinge damage

power steering pipe corroded

under-tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 114,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2015 111,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,405 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 106,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,685 miles

Oil leak

osf headlens misted,still gives good beam pattern

Fail 28 Feb 2012 102,509 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,667 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 20,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,004 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 82,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light on

N/S sun visor loose

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,016 miles

Oil leak

Engine management light on

Lower steering column u/j corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,054 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,169 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 66,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,414 miles

front discs corroding on inner faces

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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W558 NWG is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W558 NWG, 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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W558 NWG is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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