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Y542 NAK

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,397 mi
Last recorded81,397 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 NAK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 81,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 79,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 79,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 78,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

number plate deteriorated

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,069 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2014 100,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 100,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 95,100 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,092 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,036 miles

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

handbrake is not properly adjusted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,036 miles

handbrake is not properly adjusted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2011 82,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,415 miles

rear discs coroded

rear wheels smaller than fronts

Fail 23 Jun 2010 81,923 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 73,509 miles

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

off side handbrake effort slightly low

wing repeaters slightly white

Fail 14 Jul 2009 73,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

wing repeaters slightly white

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,225 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 57,323 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 54,362 miles

front discs slightly pitted

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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Y542 NAK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y542 NAK, 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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Y542 NAK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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