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M22 DTC

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,880 mi
Last recorded88,880 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 DTC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 88,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 15 Mar 2022 88,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,087 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,772 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 80,743 miles

Handbrake reading 16% minimum limit

Offside Front seat fixed & cannot be adjusted

Offside seat belt buckle release access difficult

Steering wheel flexing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,376 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,897 miles

Offside handbrake caliper lever slightly seized.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,127 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,990 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front shock covers broken

Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,733 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 65,849 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,338 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded on ineer face

O/S Wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,066 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,145 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 44,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

front wipers are slightly smeary

Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 28,808 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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M22 DTC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M22 DTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M22 DTC registered?

M22 DTC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is M22 DTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 DTC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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