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J734 CET

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,704 mi
Last recorded159,704 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ734 CET
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 159,704 miles

Rear Position lamps light intensity reduced nearside and offside

Rear Stop light intensity reduced nearside and offside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 159,703 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Nearside and offside (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 156,461 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 154,482 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 154,363 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 151,747 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 173,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 167,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

OSF wiper blade slightly smearing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 165,263 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 14 Aug 2012 164,164 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 30 Jun 2011 159,410 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

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

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

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

both h/lamp aims reset for test ( were high )

both wiper blades split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 142,943 miles

both h/lamp aims reset for test (were too low)

slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,717 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 31,717 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 126,715 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 126,715 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 123,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 120,962 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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J734 CET is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J734 CET, 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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J734 CET is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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