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W30 UWU

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

105,505 mi
Last recorded105,505 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 UWU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 105,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 102,748 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 102,731 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,018 miles

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

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,243 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 96,784 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,525 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,995 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,197 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,353 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,706 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 82,633 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,995 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 64,134 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 58,531 miles

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,624 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 17 Oct 2005 28,062 miles

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

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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W30 UWU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W30 UWU, 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 W30 UWU registered?

W30 UWU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is W30 UWU safe to buy?

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