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J821 WHB

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,268 mi
Last recorded121,268 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ821 WHB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2011 121,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front shock absorbers in a rusty condition

Pass 22 May 2009 123,343 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front strut ram covers deteriorated

nearside and offside rear strut ram covers deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2009 123,277 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front strut ram covers deteriorated

nearside and offside rear strut ram covers deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2008 113,472 miles

unable to check underside components fully due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2008 113,472 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

unable to check underside components fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2007 104,755 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 97,491 miles

free play on hand brake

Fail 11 May 2006 97,349 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J821 WHB is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J821 WHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J821 WHB registered?

J821 WHB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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