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M2 GNU

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,551 mi
Last recorded108,551 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 GNU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,551 miles

Offside Front head lamp slightly condensated

Offside Front steering column u/j rusty

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,682 miles

osf headlamp lens deteriorated (polish)

osr tyre sidewall perished

Fail 19 Dec 2014 95,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

lamda reading unstable

osf headlamp lens deteriorated (polish)

osr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,758 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs corroded, pitted and unevenly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,420 miles

n/s/r brakes are noisy.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 74,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 74,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,817 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 70,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,533 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,147 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 41,272 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 34,952 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 34,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M2 GNU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M2 GNU, 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 M2 GNU registered?

M2 GNU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is M2 GNU safe to buy?

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