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J7 JRY

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,755 mi
Last recorded95,755 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 JRY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 95,755 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 95,148 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 95,148 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 95,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 94,978 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling Catching inner wing (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering system fouling Catching inner wing (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,952 miles

slight damp osf shocker

Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,924 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,785 miles

slight leak osf shocker

Fail 15 Oct 2013 97,186 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,115 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 91,900 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,383 miles

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

front discs corroded.

n/s/f wheel binding slightly.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,484 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 70,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,310 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,310 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,910 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 38,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J7 JRY is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 J7 JRY, 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J7 JRY registered?

J7 JRY is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is J7 JRY safe to buy?

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