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M888 TOY

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 TOY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,457 miles

Abs pump mount corroded

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,665 miles

ABS pump mounting bracket corroded

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

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,826 miles

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

Offside Front Abs pump mount heavily corroded and holed

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,064 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ends greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,073 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,502 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded outer case (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded outer caseing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slight dis colouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,964 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slight dis colouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 70,108 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 16%

Pass 3 May 2017 66,277 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front and o/s front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 62,987 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 59,281 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 59,281 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 55,824 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 55,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 52,298 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2012 46,039 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 46,039 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f brake disc slightley corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 41,314 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 37,273 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 33,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,086 miles

thorn in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 1 May 2007 28,152 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 28,150 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,956 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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M888 TOY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TOY, 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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What year was M888 TOY registered?

M888 TOY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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