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Y766 TBC

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,032 mi
Last recorded58,032 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 TBC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 58,032 miles

handbrake lever high/performance only just met

Pass 6 Jan 2025 55,632 miles

park brake performance only just met

Pass 15 Dec 2023 54,562 miles

park brake performance only just met

Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,399 miles

both front shockers weeping

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,567 miles

all brake disks corroded on contact faces

Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,491 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,491 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,702 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 39,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,124 miles

rust on inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 5 May 2010 35,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 1 May 2009 30,778 miles

Cut in OSF tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,084 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 21,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 17,117 miles

Both fromt tyres worn very unevenly on inner edges.Possible tracking problem?

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 TBC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TBC, 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 TBC registered?

Y766 TBC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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