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A7 DXY

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,981 mi
Last recorded76,981 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DXY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 76,981 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Both Front tyres cracked

Engine management lamp on

Front suspension and components corroded

Headlamps faded but still show a pattern

Rear backplates corrorded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,391 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Handbreak performance low

Headlamps faded but still show a pattern

Rear disc backplates corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,362 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 74,443 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 74,435 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 73,184 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 73,183 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside & offside (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,348 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,824 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 67,824 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,936 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 65,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,490 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 62,489 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 60,024 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 60,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,934 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,752 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 56,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,404 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 51,466 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 51,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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A7 DXY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A7 DXY, 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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A7 DXY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 May 2001.

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