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CSU 686

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,082 mi
Last recorded89,082 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 686
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,082 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,800 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,998 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 82,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,009 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,877 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 70,446 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 7,013 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 7,013 miles

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

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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CSU 686 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CSU 686, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CSU 686 registered?

CSU 686 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is CSU 686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSU 686 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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