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W558 VCE

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,532 mi
Last recorded83,532 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 VCE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 83,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 May 2023 83,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 82,565 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 82,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,031 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 80,417 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 78,593 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 78,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 76,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,557 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 73,939 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 73,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,154 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 66,154 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 54,599 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 54,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 VCE is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCE, 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 W558 VCE registered?

W558 VCE is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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