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A8 DXB

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DXB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,874 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 96,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,773 miles

Front and Rear anti roll bars corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 86,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,913 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 85,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,535 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 84,528 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bad oil leak

o/s rear tyre has deep cut but not showing cords

Pass 17 Oct 2007 82,910 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 80,040 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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A8 DXB is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A8 DXB, 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 A8 DXB registered?

A8 DXB is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is A8 DXB safe to buy?

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