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Y522 TBC

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,799 mi
Last recorded117,799 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 TBC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 117,799 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,783 miles

front side lights have a slight blue tinge

headlamp deteriation

Fail 9 Sep 2014 117,779 miles

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

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

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

front side lights have a slight blue tinge

headlamp deteriation

Pass 14 May 2013 115,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on near side rear wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,278 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 26,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 110,230 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 95,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 81,469 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 61,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,831 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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Y522 TBC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 Y522 TBC, 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 Y522 TBC registered?

Y522 TBC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y522 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 TBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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