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21 SHS

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 SHS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2023 96,383 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 92,751 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody covered with sealant

Fail 4 Jun 2022 92,727 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,934 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,778 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,485 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 79,757 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 79,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 74,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,274 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 70,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cracking in tread n/s/f tyre & flat spot on tread

slight cracking in tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,306 miles

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

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

cracks in tread o/s/r tyre

handbrake effort only to requirements

Pass 2 May 2012 61,985 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 61,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,235 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,721 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,479 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,170 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,594 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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21 SHS is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 21 SHS, 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 21 SHS registered?

21 SHS is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is 21 SHS safe to buy?

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