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S1 VVT

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,498 mi
Last recorded73,498 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 VVT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 73,498 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 73,405 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 72,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 70,170 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,539 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,793 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,577 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,017 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,452 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,998 miles

Legal no.plates fited over wrongly spaced plates

Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,002 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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S1 VVT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S1 VVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S1 VVT registered?

S1 VVT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is S1 VVT safe to buy?

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