MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished/cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Handbrake cables slightly tight
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)
Emissions not tested vehicle emitting excess blue smoke at fast idle and co reading out of range (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides inner arches (4.1.D.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres perishing
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres perishing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroded
oil leaks
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine manaement light on
h
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine manaement light on
h
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres perishing
handbrake travel high
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres perishing
handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OHZ 7977 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 OHZ 7977, 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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OHZ 7977 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 September 2001.
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