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M606 TAW

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,467 mi
Last recorded166,467 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM606 TAW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 166,467 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 166,459 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 156,829 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 147,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small silencer has slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 138,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 138,481 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 125,541 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 122,540 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 125,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 11,772 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 11,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,759 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 108,751 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,998 miles

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

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

fuel cap difficult to remove

Fail 30 Aug 2012 100,966 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

fuel cap difficult to remove

Fail 2 Sep 2011 90,921 miles

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

hand brake travle poor

Pass 2 Sep 2011 90,921 miles

hand brake travle poor

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,944 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 81,944 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,051 miles

Front brake disc (inner faces)worn & corroded, pads worn.

Front brakes partially unbalanced, O/S lowest.

Handbrake travel high.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,506 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 71,506 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,679 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M606 TAW is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M606 TAW, 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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M606 TAW is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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