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S321 DRR

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

140,232 mi
Last recorded140,232 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 DRR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 140,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Noise from rear possibly transmission

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 140,118 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

noise from rear possible transmission

Pass 21 Aug 2024 133,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle on various components

Fail 21 Aug 2024 133,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle on various components

Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,615 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 125,615 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,581 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 122,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,619 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 119,619 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 110,336 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 106,752 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 106,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,949 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,496 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 100,496 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,203 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 96,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,892 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 92,443 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 90,035 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 76,365 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,089 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 72,089 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,713 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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S321 DRR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S321 DRR, 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 S321 DRR registered?

S321 DRR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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