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Y301 PLA

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,969 mi
Last recorded64,969 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 PLA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 64,969 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front engine warning light on

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

Offside Front tyre aged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,339 miles

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

e.m.l is on

Fail 11 Aug 2016 62,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185x55x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

e.m.l is on

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,654 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 44,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,720 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,220 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,138 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,315 miles

requires h/brake cables(stretched)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 24,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge possible tracking /

Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,999 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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Y301 PLA is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y301 PLA, 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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Y301 PLA is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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