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K8 ENT

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,590 mi
Last recorded26,590 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 ENT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 26,590 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 26,373 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 26,043 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 26,042 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 25,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 25,420 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 25,415 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 25,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

mirrors inscure

offside front inside door handle inscure

Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,148 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 25,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose Adjusting nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouls on body on lock to lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end loose Adjusting nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouls on body on lock to lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear lights interaction Side lights/Brake lights/Indicators/Hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,819 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 24,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,028 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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K8 ENT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc 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 K8 ENT, 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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K8 ENT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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