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Y496 MRR

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

137,103 mi
Last recorded137,103 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 MRR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 137,103 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 137,004 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 130,064 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 120,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 112,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,371 miles

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 96,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 90,624 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,590 miles

2 rear tyres slightly shouldered on inside edges

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,532 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 85,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,010 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,007 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,004 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 76,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,053 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 75,041 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,482 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 32,582 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,003 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 60,002 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,727 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,891 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 44,226 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 44,226 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y496 MRR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y496 MRR, 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 Y496 MRR registered?

Y496 MRR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y496 MRR safe to buy?

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