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M77 JPN

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,289 mi
Last recorded99,289 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 JPN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 98,799 miles

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

horn intermittent fault

Fail 17 Jun 2023 98,799 miles

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

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

horn intermittent fault

Pass 14 May 2022 98,578 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 98,573 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 97,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 96,861 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 95,305 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,263 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 93,178 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 92,017 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 90,989 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 90,984 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,509 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,928 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cable tied to the shock absorbers starting to rub through would recommend rubber mounts instead

both front tyres worn low on insides

both rear driveshaft boots rubbing against anti-roll-bar

Pass 2 Dec 2011 118,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear anti roll bar rubbing on driveshaft gaiters

Fail 2 Dec 2011 118,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear anti roll bar rubbing on driveshaft gaiters

Pass 24 Dec 2010 118,072 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2010 11,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear antiroll bar touching on outer constant velocity gaiters

Pass 3 Oct 2009 111,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 107,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 107,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

advise chips in windscreen

advise cover fitted underneath vehicle and under bonnet

advise slight exhaust leaks at joints

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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M77 JPN is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 M77 JPN, 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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M77 JPN is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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