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N337 BTF

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

142,105 mi
Last recorded142,105 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 BTF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 142,105 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel and will require some adjustment

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 139,578 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 137,117 miles

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

off side hand brake performance is slightly low

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 30 Aug 2022 134,858 miles

Corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,634 miles

corrosion to rear suspension upper mountings (chassis )

Fail 20 Aug 2021 132,609 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 131,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 131,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 129,904 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 129,904 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 127,053 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 124,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 120,872 miles

Nearside Rear strengthening bar corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2015 117,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear strength bars corroded

slight corrosion outer sill

Pass 20 Aug 2015 117,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear strength bars corroded

slight corrosion outer sill

Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,741 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 114,738 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 111,441 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,262 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,608 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 102,782 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 102,782 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 100,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 97,483 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake slight binding on

Fail 5 Sep 2008 97,483 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake slight binding on

Pass 12 Sep 2007 94,331 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

underbody lighting fitted restricting inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2006 91,849 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 91,849 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 89,003 miles

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

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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N337 BTF is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N337 BTF, 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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N337 BTF is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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