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J488 AVO

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,968 mi
Last recorded144,968 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ488 AVO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 144,968 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 144,968 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 142,172 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 129,696 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 129,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 118,869 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 118,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 101,022 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 10,122 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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J488 AVO is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J488 AVO, 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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What year was J488 AVO registered?

J488 AVO is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is J488 AVO safe to buy?

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