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Y76 RKW

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,634 mi
Last recorded152,634 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY76 RKW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 152,634 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 152,599 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 151,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 151,124 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 150,480 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 150,478 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 144,823 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 144,823 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 142,683 miles

slight corrosion power steering pipes

Fail 3 Dec 2014 142,486 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brakes slight bind

slight corrosion power steering pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2013 138,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 128,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 122,376 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 122,432 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 122,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 118,658 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 112,952 miles

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

catalyst system struggles to meet limits

steering shaft wheather body gaiter split

Fail 22 Dec 2009 112,952 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

catalyst system struggles to meet limits

steering shaft wheather body gaiter split

Pass 16 Jan 2008 101,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 95,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 78,329 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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Y76 RKW is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y76 RKW, 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 Y76 RKW registered?

Y76 RKW is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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