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J471 RTT

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,145 mi
Last recorded98,145 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 RTT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 98,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 84,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 84,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J471 RTT is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J471 RTT, 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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What year was J471 RTT registered?

J471 RTT is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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