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M222 TRD

2001 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,698 mi
Last recorded101,698 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 TRD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 101,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 100,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

travel in park brake / just met mot limits

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,352 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park efficiency test just passed

Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair offside rear

Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

little reserve travel in park brake

Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 78,116 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

park brake efficiency just passed, needs repair or adjustment

Pass 22 Dec 2014 74,675 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,625 miles

BRAKE DISCS MARKED

EM LIGHT ON

FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED

O/S/R CHASSIS RAIL AND FLOOR DAMAGED AND DEFORMED VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

SPORTS EXHAUST FITTED

Fail 3 Aug 2013 70,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

BRAKE DISCS MARKED

EM LIGHT ON

FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED

O/S/R CHASSIS RAIL AND FLOOR DAMAGED AND DEFORMED VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

SPORTS EXHAUST FITTED

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,036 miles

O/S/R (CHASSIS RAIL AND FLOOR DAMAGED AND DEFORMED) VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 70,034 miles

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

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,159 miles

front brake imbalance 13%

Fail 19 Feb 2010 66,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake imbalance 22%

Pass 4 Feb 2009 54,722 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 54,722 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,636 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2008 49,636 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,259 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 46,259 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,312 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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M222 TRD is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M222 TRD, 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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M222 TRD is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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