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Q729VWP

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,865 mi
Last recorded80,865 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ729VWP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 80,865 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 80,859 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,493 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 77,747 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,632 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 73,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,071 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 71,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,716 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,208 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,665 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 56,219 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 56,215 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,959 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 48,947 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

all four brake discs hav e surface rust on faces car stood for a long period of time † †

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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Q729VWP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Q729VWP, 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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Q729VWP is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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