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W738 KDB

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,707 mi
Last recorded124,707 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 KDB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 124,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested bind and shock rubbing on tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on shock absorber (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged rubbing on shock (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frames and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and all arms and links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,673 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 124,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels have nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 123,886 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,113 miles

corrosion in progress

Fail 2 Dec 2020 119,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,547 miles

corrosion in progress

Fail 19 Dec 2019 116,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion in progress

Fail 17 Dec 2019 116,436 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension component rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2018 112,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded behind bumper

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 108,388 miles

All suspension components heavily corroded

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner missing

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,590 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 104,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sell has hole within the given area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sell has holes within the given area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (8.2.3)

all brake disc corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

vehicle very scabby underneath

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,457 miles

brake disc,s corroded

exhaust poor

vehicle generally corroded underneath

Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,127 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 16 Jan 2014 104,103 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear body brace bars heavly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,091 miles

Both rear chassis stabilizer bars corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 98,608 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 98,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,371 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 89,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 86,623 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 86,558 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 82,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 70,465 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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W738 KDB is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W738 KDB, 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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W738 KDB is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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