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S8 USG

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,317 mi
Last recorded58,317 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 USG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 58,317 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 58,317 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 42,765 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 42,700 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2005 29,657 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 29,657 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

req tracking==m/cyl and servo covered

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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S8 USG is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S8 USG, 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 S8 USG registered?

S8 USG is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is S8 USG safe to buy?

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