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JAB 99X

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 99X
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 85,943 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad almost on indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts/both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main feed pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,763 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,768 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel

Fail 21 Oct 2022 83,768 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,173 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 81,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,201 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 77,326 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 77,322 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,683 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 73,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 72,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 71,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 69,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 64,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 60,528 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 60,528 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,425 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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JAB 99X is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 JAB 99X, 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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What year was JAB 99X registered?

JAB 99X is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is JAB 99X safe to buy?

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