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RIL 7496

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,536 mi
Last recorded173,536 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 7496
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 173,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 173,536 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 167,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers covering testible items

Fail 12 Jul 2011 167,154 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers covering testible items

Pass 13 Jul 2010 161,606 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 153,655 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 144,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 140,265 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 140,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front tyres are a dufferent size to the rears.

Nesarside sun visor missing.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 131,344 miles

Offside Rear 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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RIL 7496 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RIL 7496, 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 RIL 7496 registered?

RIL 7496 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is RIL 7496 safe to buy?

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