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A17 VPK

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,889 mi
Last recorded59,889 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VPK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 59,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 57,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,212 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 55,161 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Aug 2021 54,384 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,763 miles

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,559 miles

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,698 miles

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,988 miles

covers and under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,996 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 49,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,680 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 46,647 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,734 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,459 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,483 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,863 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,862 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 29,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,555 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 26,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A17 VPK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 VPK, 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 A17 VPK registered?

A17 VPK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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