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P8 PXT

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,659 mi
Last recorded106,659 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 PXT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 106,659 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 106,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 106,394 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 104,978 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 104,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange gasket blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 104,025 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 103,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 99,900 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 99,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 86,369 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened plated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak from n/s/f pipe

Pass 12 Oct 2019 79,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 79,941 miles

Offside Front o/s washer jet weak but still clearing screen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc slightly corroded due to being stood (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,940 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear cross-member corroded (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted front rod to axle (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs due to been stood (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 77,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight rattle on exhaust heat shield.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,588 miles

Hand brake travel near the top.

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

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

Slight binding on the o/s/r brake & pad 3/4 worn.

Slight rattle on exhaust heat shield.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,985 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,657 miles

Slight stiffness in steering, may be u/j next to rack.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 64,657 miles

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

Slight stiffness in steering, may be u/j next to rack.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,391 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,526 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,995 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,204 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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P8 PXT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P8 PXT, 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 P8 PXT registered?

P8 PXT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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