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J558 WKG

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,351 mi
Last recorded140,351 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 WKG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 140,351 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 131,560 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 120,115 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 120,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 113,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on park brake

rear no plate lamps dim

Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,752 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 63,459 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 95,882 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2006 95,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

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

oil leaks to engine

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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J558 WKG is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 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 J558 WKG, 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 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J558 WKG is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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