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M888 HJM

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,859 mi
Last recorded77,859 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 HJM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 77,859 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring top cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,989 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,560 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,968 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,478 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,415 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 65,885 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both front shock absorber rubber gaitors split

both front tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 21 May 2014 65,885 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

both front shock absorber rubber gaitors split

both front tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 23 May 2013 64,813 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,193 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,053 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 62,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,030 miles

long travel on hand brake lever

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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M888 HJM is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M888 HJM, 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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M888 HJM is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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