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W718 RKM

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,803 mi
Last recorded85,803 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,803 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,801 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,018 miles

both rear tyres worn low

front coil springs corroded

front discs worn and corroded

gearbox damp with oil

Fail 10 Feb 2014 81,018 miles

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

both front tyres bold on inner edges

both rear tyres worn low

front coil springs corroded

front discs worn and corroded

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,002 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 68,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,032 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 57,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,322 miles

handbrake travel

n/s handbrake efforts

o/s/r indicator fading

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,227 miles

handbrake travel

n/s handbrake performance

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,559 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 36,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

condensation in o/s headlamp cover.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,465 miles

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

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 RKM is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RKM, 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 W718 RKM registered?

W718 RKM is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W718 RKM safe to buy?

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