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W718 OBN

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,721 mi
Last recorded75,721 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW718 OBN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,014 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

gearbox oil leak

power steering pipes above rack slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,165 miles

Front shock absorber gaiters split

Rear exhaust section rusty.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 92,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front shock absorber gaiters split

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,641 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 73,471 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 55,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,802 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 48,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,178 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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W718 OBN is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W718 OBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W718 OBN registered?

W718 OBN is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W718 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W718 OBN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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