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Y308 YAP

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,082 mi
Last recorded116,082 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY308 YAP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 116,082 miles

General underside corrosion to suspension components

Fail 22 Jul 2024 116,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion to suspension components

Pass 18 Jul 2023 115,914 miles

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 18 Jul 2023 115,914 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 115,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 115,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 115,276 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2018 114,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner c.v gaiter clip loose slightly

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,655 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front disc slightly corroded

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2016 114,104 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes into rack (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 114,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes into rack (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 112,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wiper blade split on the edge

Fail 20 Jul 2015 112,792 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside wiper blade split on the edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,289 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 110,218 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 109,496 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 107,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,814 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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Y308 YAP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y308 YAP, 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 Y308 YAP registered?

Y308 YAP is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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