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Y771 VGN

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,011 mi
Last recorded88,011 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,011 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 76,396 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 65,862 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable joint is rusty (2.1.3 (c) (i))

all brake and suspension components are rusty(front and rear)

Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,681 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 65,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,653 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 62,994 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 62,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front perrished

Pass 23 May 2016 62,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,652 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 62,652 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 May 2014 62,486 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 62,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 69,249 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012 62,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,318 miles

Offside front tyre starting to perish in side wall 185/55R15H

Pass 10 Nov 2008 74,678 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2007 44,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 39,032 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 VGN is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y771 VGN, 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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Y771 VGN is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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