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Y508 GAE

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,377 mi
Last recorded74,377 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 GAE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 74,377 miles

Both side front inner brake disc in very poor condition

Fuel tank slighty damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front coil spring slighty corroded

Offside front wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Pass 23 Jun 2025 74,052 miles

Both side front brake disc in poor condition(inner surface)

Fuel tank slighty damaged

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front wheel slight bind when turned by hand

Pass 28 May 2024 73,555 miles

Front brake disc worn

Offiside front wheel has a slight bind

Offside front coil spring slighty corroded

fuel tank slighty damage

Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has a slight bind when turned by hand.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank has damage

Offside front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 10 May 2019 70,458 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 70,446 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to rear brakes seized (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Engine overheating & Running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blade rubbers starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 2 Jun 2016 66,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2015 65,014 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 65,014 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 33,503 miles

Engin man light on

exhaust cowling loose

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,481 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 61,481 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,871 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 59,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,839 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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Y508 GAE is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y508 GAE, 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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Y508 GAE is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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