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N20 VBR

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,105 mi
Last recorded94,105 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 VBR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 94,105 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,995 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 93,993 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no air bag warning lamp illuminating when ignition turned on, as this car is a kit car not sure if airbags fitted.

there is shiny marks on front inner wings as though tyres have fouled on lock to lock, when checked on turn plates, looked ok

Pass 20 Jun 2014 92,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lamp not illuminating when ignition turned on

front tyres fouling body on full lock when driven

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,844 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres fouling inner body on full lock

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,723 miles

battery insecure

slight play in both front lower arm front bushs

Fail 3 Nov 2011 89,721 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

battery insecure

slight play in both front lower arm front bushs

Pass 17 Apr 2010 86,899 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 86,899 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,936 miles

Offside front foot brake binding slightly

Some imbalance on rear foot brake

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,678 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 52,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear disc's getting very rusty

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 Dec 2005 45,017 miles

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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N20 VBR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N20 VBR, 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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N20 VBR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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