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Y399 JOO

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,523 mi
Last recorded86,523 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 JOO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,523 miles

Both rear tyres surface cracks

Nearside Front Shocker dust cover split

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

Offside Front Shocker dust cover missing

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

Pass 12 May 2017 85,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,392 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,272 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,755 miles

advise slight cracks on o/s/r and n/s/r inner tyre walls

Fail 15 Dec 2014 81,752 miles

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

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

advise slight cracks on o/s/r and n/s/r inner tyre walls

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,747 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 81,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,396 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,103 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 65,103 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,989 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 61,780 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 61,780 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,578 miles

Handbrake lever comes up high.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y399 JOO is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y399 JOO, 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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Y399 JOO is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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