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Y766 GEX

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,937 mi
Last recorded84,937 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 GEX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 84,937 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 84,937 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,719 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 82,683 miles

Nearside Hanbrake lower effort than o/s

Pass 21 Jan 2023 82,596 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

long parking brake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,782 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 81,782 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,095 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 79,095 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,118 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges and perished in tread

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

advise n/s/r tyre on legal limit and perished in tread

advise o/s/f brake pads getting low

advise o/s/r tyre close to legal limit and perished in tread

advise rear brake pads getting low

advise sump corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,391 miles

brake fluid slightly low

front and rear brake discs are corroded, pads appear to be getting low

rear tyres are perished in the tread

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,961 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner sides

hand brake did not lock up

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,914 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,118 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,153 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 11 Jul 2007 21,283 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,142 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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Y766 GEX is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y766 GEX, 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 Y766 GEX registered?

Y766 GEX is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y766 GEX safe to buy?

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