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H726 NJT

2001 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,741 mi
Last recorded139,741 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH726 NJT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 139,741 miles

Offside one brake light inoperative

Fail 20 Sep 2016 139,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven sharper (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside one brake light inoperative

Pass 15 Oct 2015 139,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack knuckle joints

Fail 14 Oct 2015 39,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack knuckle joints

Pass 14 Oct 2014 133,883 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet catch sticking

nearside park brake effort weak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 133,498 miles

front tyres deteeiorating , offside heavy

one of two side repeaters inoperative on nearside

Fail 9 Oct 2013 133,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres deteeiorating , offside heavy

one of two side repeaters inoperative on nearside

Pass 4 Sep 2008 130,385 miles

exhaust leak rear silencer, system corroding....

front number plate damaged....

o/s/f shock absorber weeping....

oil leaks....

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link joints...

wipers smear...

Fail 3 Sep 2008 130,384 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust leak rear silencer, system corroding....

front number plate damaged....

o/s/f shock absorber weeping....

oil leaks....

play in o/s/r anti roll bar link joints...

rear brake discs corroding, pads low....

wipers smear...

Pass 19 Jul 2007 113,236 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 113,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Aug 2006 108,958 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 108,953 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H726 NJT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H726 NJT, 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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What year was H726 NJT registered?

H726 NJT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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