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J396 GAH

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,475 mi
Last recorded201,475 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ396 GAH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 201,475 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 201,475 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 191,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2014 191,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2012 191,842 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 191,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 179,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 discs rusty

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 25 Aug 2010 179,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 171,269 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 171,269 miles

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

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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J396 GAH is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 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 J396 GAH, 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 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J396 GAH is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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