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J526 PKK

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,218 mi
Last recorded130,218 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ526 PKK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 130,218 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 129,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 129,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 128,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 128,267 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,651 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,589 miles

slight play in nsf wheelbearing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 124,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 118,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 115,220 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 112,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside and offside rear lower ball joints

Pass 1 Jul 2010 112,269 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 112,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 112,085 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 112,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 110,771 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 102,595 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 102,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 96,862 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J526 PKK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J526 PKK, 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 J526 PKK registered?

J526 PKK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is J526 PKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J526 PKK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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