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J626 LTP

2004 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,020 mi
Last recorded218,020 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ626 LTP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 218,020 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 217,894 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to carry out a 1992 emission test as presenter cannot prove month of first use (imported car) no evidence produced, and engine coolant temperature warning illuminated and coolant leaks and temperature gauge reading high. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill panels. clear independent movement between repair panel and its adjacent fixing (inner edge). Not the flexibility of the repair covering sealant. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill panels. clear independent movement between repair panel and its adjacent fixing (lower edge). Not the flexibility of the repair covering sealant. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Engine coolant warning illuminated during test and temperature approaching red area and initial leaks due to pressure. radiator cold.

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated.

Front Battery went flat during MOT inspection

Nearside Front Lower poor fitment of anti roll bar linkage dust cover

Nearside Front Lower poor fitment of anti roll bar linkage dust cover

Nearside Front headlamp image poor

Offside Rear fog lamp output appears low.

Rear oil leak evident (dampness) under engine/gearbox assemblies

reversing lamps inoperative (2 of 2)

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2021 217,892 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill / inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill / inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Damage to rear panel

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Aug 2021 217,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / inner wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Deteriorated / split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Damage to rear panel

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 209,366 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 205,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2014 205,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 204,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing inner edges and cut tread area

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 196,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 88,395 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

brakes rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2010 179,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 167,474 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 150,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2007 123,347 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 123,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 102,136 miles

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

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

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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J626 LTP is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J626 LTP, 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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J626 LTP is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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