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E344 CVR

2001 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,228 mi
Last recorded128,228 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 CVR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 128,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 127,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 127,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,808 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,544 miles

Front brake hose furrels corroded

Slight front suspension component corrosion noted

Pass 15 May 2019 126,921 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 125,466 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2017 119,126 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 116,333 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 114,678 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 186,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 184,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear engine mounting bracket corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 184,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear engine mounting bracket corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 183,222 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WET TEST

Fail 25 Apr 2012 183,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WET TEST

Pass 16 Apr 2011 181,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 178,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 175,783 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 175,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 175,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E344 CVR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E344 CVR, 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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E344 CVR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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