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V579 TVY

2001 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 TVY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,681 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,947 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,038 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,165 miles

front and rear brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 75,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,577 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 64,577 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,639 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 55,639 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 45,747 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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V579 TVY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V579 TVY, 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 V579 TVY registered?

V579 TVY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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