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J526 TNC

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,009 mi
Last recorded204,009 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ526 TNC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 204,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 202,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 188,095 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 187,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 174,210 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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J526 TNC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TNC, 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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J526 TNC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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