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L8 HBO

2001 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,974 mi
Last recorded59,974 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HBO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 59,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 59,537 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 58,671 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 May 2022 58,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 57,924 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 57,924 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 57,303 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 57,255 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 57,255 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,803 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,674 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 56,674 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle bumper (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension brace corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,574 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,771 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,699 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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L8 HBO is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L8 HBO, 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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L8 HBO is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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