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L831 MCF

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

243,044 mi
Last recorded243,044 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 MCF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 243,044 miles

n/s and o/s front brake back plates badly corroded

slight corrosion to o/s rear suspension mounting prescribed area

Fail 18 Nov 2014 243,044 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s front brake back plates badly corroded

slight corrosion to o/s rear suspension mounting prescribed area

Pass 12 Sep 2013 235,551 miles

front brake-backplates corroded n/s and o/s

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 227,748 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 227,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play near side rack end

Pass 24 Oct 2011 219,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill lip damaged

Rear exhaust slight blow and sensor loose in exhaust box

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2011 219,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer sill lip damaged

Rear exhaust slight blow and sensor loose in exhaust box

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2010 219,190 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

advise play in osf drop link

Pass 6 Apr 2009 211,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 211,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 200,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 188,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 179,622 miles

Advise on hand brake adjustment travel close to limit.

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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L831 MCF is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L831 MCF, 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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L831 MCF is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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