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NAT 442R

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,259 mi
Last recorded153,259 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAT 442R
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 153,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 150,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,825 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 144,247 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 142,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 142,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,549 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 139,992 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 138,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 137,461 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,601 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 133,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 128,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 121,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 144,888 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 107,575 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 96,974 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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NAT 442R is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NAT 442R, 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 NAT 442R registered?

NAT 442R is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is NAT 442R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAT 442R shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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