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S12 EAB

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,027 mi
Last recorded93,027 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 EAB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,027 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall,not deep enough to reveal cords.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 93,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall,not deep enough to reveal cords.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,773 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Lower steering column universal joint slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall,not deep enough to reveal cords.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 91,773 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Lower steering column universal joint slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre has small cut to outer sidewall,not deep enough to reveal cords.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,734 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 89,715 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,119 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,119 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,339 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 75,167 miles

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

osr brake pinching

Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osr brake pinching

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,035 miles

handbrake high very little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,523 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 48,523 miles

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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S12 EAB is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S12 EAB, 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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S12 EAB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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