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R749 DUR

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,280 mi
Last recorded244,280 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 DUR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 244,280 miles

Front cross member by radiator corroded

unable to check sills on both sides due to body kit being fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 244,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 221,905 miles

Multiple brake pipes covered in underseal unable to inspect

Underside heavily covered in underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2017 221,854 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes coated in underseal

radiator hose leaking

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 5 Jul 2017 221,784 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

battery light on

engine management light on

full underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2012 213,940 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 213,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 177,358 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s & o/s front coil springs & struts corroded

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s & o/s rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2007 149,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 139,534 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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R749 DUR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R749 DUR, 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 R749 DUR registered?

R749 DUR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is R749 DUR safe to buy?

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