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M16 JCU

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,955 mi
Last recorded111,955 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 JCU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 111,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 109,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearaside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 109,161 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearaside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,939 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,999 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 101,999 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,817 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 98,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 120,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 111,154 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 111,154 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,889 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 104,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 100,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 91,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light stays on

offside rear brake binding slightly,park brake lever not returning fully

Pass 28 May 2012 91,499 miles

engine management light stays on

offside rear brake binding slightly,park brake lever not returning fully

Pass 28 May 2011 82,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 May 2011 82,803 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,142 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 62,783 miles

SLIGHT WEEP FROM O.S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 26 May 2007 52,227 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,786 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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M16 JCU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 M16 JCU, 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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M16 JCU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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