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2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,078 mi
Last recorded123,078 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK720 RBP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,078 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 117,998 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre starting to crack and perish

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2015 113,769 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 113,199 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 112,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre just legal

rear tyres low inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2013 112,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre just legal

rear tyres low inner edges

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,668 miles

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

slight brake bind from off side rear brake

Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,583 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge to 3mm

rear tyres 3mm

slight bind at o/s/r wheel

Fail 31 May 2011 109,583 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge to 3mm

rear tyres 3mm

slight bind at o/s/r wheel

Pass 14 May 2010 106,825 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 104,969 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s rack boot perished

Pass 5 Jun 2008 101,591 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,766 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 95,469 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 95,469 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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K720 RBP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K720 RBP, 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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K720 RBP is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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