1991 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · J521 CTU
1991 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 101,066 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J521 CTU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2024
- 101,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J521 CTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Toyota Mr2 (J521 CTU) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner whe”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wh”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
J521 CTU Mileage History
- 10/11/202298,203 mi
- 21/11/202298,203 mi
- 03/11/202399,241 mi+1,038 mi
- 06/11/2024101,066 mi+1,825 mi
Average of roughly 1,438 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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