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M486 XHC

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,971 mi
Last recorded148,971 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 XHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 148,971 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 137,884 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jul 2009 112,566 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 105,147 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 108,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 94,213 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 89,938 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M486 XHC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M486 XHC, 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 M486 XHC registered?

M486 XHC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is M486 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M486 XHC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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