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VIL 9598

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 9598
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,468 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 104,468 miles

Centre Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front & rear suspension components corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,513 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 92,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 89,969 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 73,642 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 62,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,084 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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VIL 9598 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VIL 9598, 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 VIL 9598 registered?

VIL 9598 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is VIL 9598 safe to buy?

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