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Y412 GAP

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,943 mi
Last recorded100,943 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 GAP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,943 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 100,147 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 99,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 98,310 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 98,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 97,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 95,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,858 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,451 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 91,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,925 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 84,009 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 84,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure Cable bracket loose at caliper (3.1.4b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 26 May 2015 85,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 76,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 65,927 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 65,916 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 65,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 64,034 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 55,650 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 51,667 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 51,664 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 47,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,523 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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Y412 GAP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y412 GAP, 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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Y412 GAP is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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