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J846 EEE

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,104 mi
Last recorded111,104 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ846 EEE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 111,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,859 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body undersealed

exhaust poorly mounted

Fail 20 Sep 2021 108,859 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body undersealed

exhaust poorly mounted

Pass 18 May 2019 108,000 miles

corrosion inner and outer sill areas

exhaust poorly mounted

front cross member repaired and corrosion

headlamp images becoming unlegible

indicator bulbs fading

signs of coolant leak stains on block

slight oil leak

Fail 18 May 2019 108,000 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion inner and outer sill areas

exhaust poorly mounted

front cross member repaired and corrosion

headlamp images becoming unlegible

indicator bulbs fading

signs of coolant leak stains on block

slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 107,909 miles

Body , extensive restyled , front.rear , sides adapted

Front front position / indicator lamps non oe , bonded to GRP bumper

Number plates of import dimensions , recommend moving front to verticle not angled on bumper

Offside Rear water ingress rear lamp / fog lamp

Rear parking brake cables some form of extra pull off spring fitted non oe

Rear spoiler , some concideration to sharp edges recommended

bonnet release cable tempory fitment by headlamp ?

exhaust , some form of homemade baffle inserted rear box , exhaust noise high ,

exhaust, welded cat non oe or positioning

initial heavy smoke / missfire during pre test warm up , probably cause premature cat failier

many items no reason for rejection listed , photos attached please attend to asap

modified induction system loose

non oe non air bag steering wheel / horn pus assembly fitted

non oe roadwheel / tyre combination

numberplates import dimensions , front not verticle , recommend resiting asap

radiator mount rusted

strongly recommend manufacturers standard exhaust complete system

total underbody bush replacement with poly bush system

vehicle not complete project , many loose wires and unsupported looms , interior not finished

Fail 29 Apr 2016 107,909 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7.1 Exhaust section 4 (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Body , extensive restyled , front.rear , sides adapted

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed wiring to Lambda rubbing drive shaft (1.9.2c)

Front front position / indicator lamps non oe , bonded to GRP bumper

Number plates of import dimensions , recommend moving front to verticle not angled on bumper

modified induction system loose

non oe non air bag steering wheel / horn pus assembly fitted

non oe roadwheel / tyre combination

radiator mount rusted

total underbody bush replacement with poly bush system

vehicle not complete project , many loose wires and unsupported looms , interior not finished

Pass 11 May 2009 96,286 miles

carried out non cat test ref sec:7.3 in test manual

rear tyres low

slight play in n/s/r wheel/hub assembly

Fail 30 Apr 2009 96,285 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 93,610 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 93,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,601 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 93,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 93,600 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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J846 EEE is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J846 EEE, 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.

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J846 EEE is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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