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J81 CEV

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,453 mi
Last recorded10,453 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 CEV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 10,453 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,986 miles

corrosion in offside outer sill/floorpan

engine oil leak

exhaust viration noise

near side front sidelight and offside rear number plate lamps came on when lightly tapped

off side rear inner cv boot split

rear tyres scuffed on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2009 100,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion in offside outer sill/floorpan

engine oil leak

exhaust viration noise

near side front sidelight and offside rear number plate lamps came on when lightly tapped

off side rear inner cv boot split

rear tyres scuffed on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2008 92,553 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 89,742 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 89,742 miles

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

front pads and rear pads are getting low.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 86,595 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 86,595 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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J81 CEV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J81 CEV, 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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What year was J81 CEV registered?

J81 CEV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is J81 CEV safe to buy?

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