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Y771 NMR

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,157 mi
Last recorded50,157 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 NMR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 50,157 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 50,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 49,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 48,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 48,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,029 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,869 miles

Front Registration plate starting to fade

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 44,869 miles

Front Registration plate starting to fade

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 42,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 38,062 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 32,477 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 32,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,612 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,123 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Offside headlamp dip beam aim on right lateral limit

Offside headlamp dip beam aim on upper height limit

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,478 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 22,467 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,498 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,145 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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Y771 NMR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y771 NMR, 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 Y771 NMR registered?

Y771 NMR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y771 NMR safe to buy?

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