MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
L981 XHY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 L981 XHY, 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
How do I check the history of L981 XHY?
You can check the full history of L981 XHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L981 XHY registered?
L981 XHY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2001.
Is L981 XHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for L981 XHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L981 XHY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L981 XHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.