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W798 YCY

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,102 mi
Last recorded85,102 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW798 YCY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 85,102 miles

General surface corrosion around rear suspension components and front

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 85,080 miles

Surface corrosion all over suspension and mounts front and rear

Pass 29 May 2024 85,016 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 85,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,902 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,939 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosting (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Frosting (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,480 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,859 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,859 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,520 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front inner brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009 54,249 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,249 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 26 Jun 2008 48,242 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 48,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,531 miles

Parking brake o/s just makes required performance level.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,720 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 33,341 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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W798 YCY is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W798 YCY, 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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W798 YCY is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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