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J659 DAP

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,576 mi
Last recorded191,576 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 DAP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 191,576 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 191,576 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 190,312 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 190,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 186,391 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 186,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 183,481 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 183,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 183,467 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 178,452 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 178,452 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 162,602 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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J659 DAP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J659 DAP, 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 J659 DAP registered?

J659 DAP is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is J659 DAP safe to buy?

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