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Y623 SEF

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,842 mi
Last recorded150,842 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY623 SEF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 150,842 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Apr 2013 150,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 133,787 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Apr 2012 133,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 118,242 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2011 118,242 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 111,358 miles

h/brake slightly high

o/s/f wishbone slightly worn

slight creaking on front

slight distortion on rear brakes

Fail 21 Apr 2010 111,358 miles

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

h/brake slightly high

o/s/f wishbone slightly worn

slight creaking on front

slight distortion on rear brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2009 105,539 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 105,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 96,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 96,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,088 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 85,088 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2006 72,530 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)

parking brake performance on o/s slightly down compared to n/s

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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Y623 SEF is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y623 SEF, 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 Y623 SEF registered?

Y623 SEF is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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