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V4 AFL

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,626 mi
Last recorded132,626 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 AFL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 132,626 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock cup spring mountings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 132,285 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock cup spring mountings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking at edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,227 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 121,227 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,327 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 102,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cable disconected (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front uneven readings

Pass 18 Sep 2021 78,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,166 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,091 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,027 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 59,027 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,709 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,298 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 58,296 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,533 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,982 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,441 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 53,793 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 36,305 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 29,659 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,962 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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V4 AFL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V4 AFL, 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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V4 AFL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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