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Y491 WOC

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,067 mi
Last recorded141,067 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 WOC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 141,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 141,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 130,861 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 121,126 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,281 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,131 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,545 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,545 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 81,485 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 78,532 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,532 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,671 miles

front brake discs corroded at inner faces reducing braking surface quality.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 75,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake discs corroded at inner faces reducing braking surface quality.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,233 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 70,233 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,510 miles

front brake discs starting to deteriorate on outer part of inner faces, also slightly distorted

Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,805 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

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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Y491 WOC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y491 WOC, 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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Y491 WOC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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