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Y769 MRB

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,809 mi
Last recorded121,809 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 MRB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 121,809 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 171,206 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 151,065 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front wipers smearing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 138,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 130,241 miles

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

advise low effort on nearside rear hanbrake

Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,022 miles

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

handbake effort just within criteria.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 108,571 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 108,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 96,212 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 96,212 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,900 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 105,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,061 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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Y769 MRB is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver 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 Y769 MRB, 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 Y769 MRB registered?

Y769 MRB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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