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BDZ 1290

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,242 mi
Last recorded61,242 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 1290
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,242 miles

Both front Strut Dust Boots Split

Nail in tyre Both Rear ()

Nearside Front Wiper blade Slightly Split

OSF Strut Slightly Damp

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

Slight Corrosion To Both Front Coil Springs

Slight Inbalance on Handbrake

Some Items Stuck To Dash But Not Blocking Veiw

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres on 3mm And Starting To Perrish (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 61,195 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front Strut Dust Boots Split

Nail in tyre Both Rear ()

Nearside Front Wiper blade Slightly Split

OSF Strut Slightly Damp

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

Slight Corrosion To Both Front Coil Springs

Slight Inbalance on Handbrake

Some Items Stuck To Dash But Not Blocking Veiw

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres on 3mm And Starting To Perrish (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 61,057 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,236 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 57,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,458 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,544 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 50,544 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,918 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,918 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,539 miles

both front brakes disc very corroded

inbalance to raer brakes

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,788 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 22,788 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,069 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,225 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake nere full travel

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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BDZ 1290 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BDZ 1290, 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 BDZ 1290 registered?

BDZ 1290 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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