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B8 JOB

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,391 mi
Last recorded77,391 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JOB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,391 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,965 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 62,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has surface cracks

o/s/f tyre has surface cracks

Fail 15 Aug 2013 46,513 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre has surface cracks

o/s/f tyre has surface cracks

Pass 22 May 2012 40,523 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs rusty

all tyres perished slightly

Fail 22 May 2012 40,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs rusty

all tyres perished slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,775 miles

corrosion on under side

power steering pipes corroded

tyre wall has damage off side front

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,930 miles

front brake dics corroded both

Fail 29 Mar 2010 35,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake dics corroded both

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind osr brake

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,259 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 26,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 19,800 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls split

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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B8 JOB is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 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 B8 JOB, 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 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B8 JOB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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