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X498 KRY

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,521 mi
Last recorded64,521 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 KRY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,521 miles

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

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

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

front discs scored

front shockasorber dust covers torn

o/s rear cv boot weeping greace

o/s/rear hand brake slight low effort

Pass 5 Nov 2011 56,917 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,977 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,240 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,813 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,633 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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X498 KRY is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X498 KRY, 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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X498 KRY is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X498 KRY safe to buy?

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