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J3 BCN

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,463 mi
Last recorded28,463 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 BCN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 28,463 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components corroded/flaking

Pass 29 Sep 2021 27,126 miles

All tyres ageing / perishing

Fail 9 Sep 2021 27,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All tyres perishing

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2020 26,044 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front banjo bolts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 24,619 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 21 May 2019 24,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 May 2018 22,885 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner side wall perishing

Fail 14 May 2018 22,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner side wall perishing

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

Pass 3 May 2017 20,872 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 18,890 miles

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 14,432 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 14,197 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 13,761 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,331 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 12,529 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,893 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,948 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 10,221 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 10,180 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers getting ready for replacement

Pass 7 Feb 2006 9,078 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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J3 BCN is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J3 BCN, 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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J3 BCN is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 December 2001.

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