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Y766 JVH

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,265 mi
Last recorded94,265 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 JVH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 94,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 94,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake/suspension areas rusty front+rear

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 19,422 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake/suspension areas rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 19,422 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake/suspension areas rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,628 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake/suspension areas rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 79,114 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake/suspension areas very rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 79,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake/suspension areas very rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,265 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,866 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,249 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,949 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 JVH is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y766 JVH, 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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Y766 JVH is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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