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J447 COO

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,472 mi
Last recorded167,472 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ447 COO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 167,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 167,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 158,410 miles

O/S STOP LIGHT N/W ALTHOUGH HAS ONE WORKING ON O/S

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 158,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

O/S STOP LIGHT N/W ALTHOUGH HAS ONE WORKING ON O/S

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 148,846 miles

FRONT AND REAR COILS CORRODED.

KNOCKING SOUND WHEN STEERING SHOOK (PANELS OBSCURING VIEW)

N/S FRONT MUD FLAP LOOSE.

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODD.

SLIGHT M/MENT AT O/S FRONT WHEEL.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 148,846 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

FRONT AND REAR COILS CORRODED.

KNOCKING SOUND WHEN STEERING SHOOK (PANELS OBSCURING VIEW)

N/S FRONT MUD FLAP LOOSE.

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODD.

SLIGHT M/MENT AT O/S FRONT WHEEL.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 137,611 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION.

O/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT M/MENT.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR TYRES INNER TREAD 2mm.

front and rear coils corroded.

n/s and o/s steering gaiter deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 137,359 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION.

O/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT M/MENT.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

REAR TYRES INNER TREAD 2mm.

front and rear coils corroded.

n/s and o/s steering gaiter deteriorated.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 129,131 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 123,887 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 123,887 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 118,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 114,950 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 114,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 110,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 103,410 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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J447 COO is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J447 COO, 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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J447 COO is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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