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Y544 LRC

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 LRC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 110,347 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,837 miles

Front two road springs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear two road springs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 107,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All suspension springs corroded

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear sill area damaged

Pass 31 May 2019 107,594 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear sill area has damage

Parking brake performance near to limits

Pass 1 Jun 2018 106,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 106,284 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 104,388 miles

All coil springs corroded in areas

Near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

All coil springs corroded in areas

Near side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 102,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,165 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS HEAVERLY CORROADED IN AREAS

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

O/S REAR SILL AREA DAMAGED

Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,165 miles

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

ALL COIL SPRINGS HEAVERLY CORROADED IN AREAS

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

O/S REAR SILL AREA DAMAGED

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,661 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,476 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 86,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,601 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 71,601 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,551 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 65,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,131 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 45,641 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 36,014 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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Y544 LRC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y544 LRC, 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 Y544 LRC registered?

Y544 LRC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 June 2001.

Is Y544 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y544 LRC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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