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FKZ 8228

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,200 mi
Last recorded125,200 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 8228
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 125,200 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 125,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 118,469 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 118,435 miles
Pass 23 May 2021 110,242 miles
Fail 16 May 2021 110,145 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 97,428 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 97,292 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,817 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 62,817 miles

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

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

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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FKZ 8228 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FKZ 8228, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FKZ 8228?

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What year was FKZ 8228 registered?

FKZ 8228 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is FKZ 8228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 8228 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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