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V908 MMO

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,423 mi
Last recorded133,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 MMO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 133,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 133,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 126,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 111,667 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 111,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,947 miles

All 4 tyres low tread.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 94,947 miles

All 4 tyres low tread.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,097 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 75,639 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2013 71,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 69,276 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2012 68,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 65,163 miles

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

handbrake reserve travel near its end

nearside rear suspension lower balljoint/rose joint slight wear

Fail 8 Jun 2011 65,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear suspension lower balljoint/rose joint slight wear

Fail 7 May 2011 65,146 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 59,773 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 59,772 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,662 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 52,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2006 46,281 miles

l.e.d fog light fitted

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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V908 MMO is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,790cc 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 V908 MMO, 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 V908 MMO registered?

V908 MMO is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is V908 MMO safe to buy?

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