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J687 JWP

2005 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,417 mi
Last recorded168,417 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ687 JWP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 168,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 168,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 168,411 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 161,101 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 161,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 160,487 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear shock absorbers feel weak

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2012 155,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 153,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 137,179 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 136,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 122,935 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 122,878 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2007 116,888 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 116,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 110,013 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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J687 JWP is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 J687 JWP, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J687 JWP is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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