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J38 MTN

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,584 mi
Last recorded197,584 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 MTN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2016 197,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 189,098 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 188,742 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 175,778 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f seatbelts do not lock when pulled sharply

Pass 4 Dec 2013 165,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 153,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 145,888 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 145,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 136,592 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 135,660 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 135,644 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 134,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 129,504 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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J38 MTN is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 J38 MTN, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J38 MTN registered?

J38 MTN is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is J38 MTN safe to buy?

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