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Y76 RDK

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,588 mi
Last recorded109,588 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 RDK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 109,588 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil on minimum

front number plate damaged but readable

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2014 109,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil on minimum

front number plate damaged but readable

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,601 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 16 Aug 2013 99,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,318 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 88,187 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 9 Aug 2011 84,153 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 84,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 81,151 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,900 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 74,900 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 70,655 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 70,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 61,540 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 50,161 miles

Exhaust Rusty

Front Steering rack Compnents Rusty

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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Y76 RDK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y76 RDK, 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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Y76 RDK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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