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J88 TEO

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,397 mi
Last recorded87,397 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 TEO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,397 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 86,163 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 85,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,190 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,845 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 84,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,404 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,058 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 80,703 miles

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

general rust

Fail 30 Jan 2016 80,703 miles

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

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

general rust

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,392 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,137 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,691 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Covers fitted under front /rear and in bonnet area

Handbrake travel becoming excessive

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,638 miles

belly pans fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,830 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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J88 TEO is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 J88 TEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J88 TEO?

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What year was J88 TEO registered?

J88 TEO is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is J88 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 TEO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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