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J937 RTT

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,383 mi
Last recorded155,383 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ937 RTT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 155,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 152,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted and side body kit not allowing full inspection of sills an some components

Pass 18 Jul 2019 151,521 miles

Front fan braket corrded

Nearside Rear brace corrded

Rear tyres perished

general surface rust

handbrake could do with adjument

Fail 16 Jul 2019 151,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fan braket corrded

Nearside Rear brace corrded

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

Rear tyres perished

general surface rust

handbrake could do with adjument

Pass 30 Jan 2015 142,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear back plates corroded

both rear brace bars show signs of corrsion

Pass 17 Jan 2014 134,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti-roll bar d bushes slightly detriorating

lower radiator fan housing corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2012 128,999 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 128,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 124,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 122,784 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 122,784 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 114,014 miles

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2008 106,954 miles

Battery insecure

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2007 100,628 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 100,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 91,279 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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J937 RTT is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 J937 RTT, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J937 RTT registered?

J937 RTT is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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