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Y778 UUJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,485 mi
Last recorded17,485 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 UUJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 17,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 17,447 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 17,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 17,324 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 17,242 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 17,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 17,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,692 miles

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 12 Jun 2013 16,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 16,003 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 15,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,817 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,312 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 13,508 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 11,954 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,623 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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Y778 UUJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y778 UUJ, 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 Y778 UUJ registered?

Y778 UUJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y778 UUJ safe to buy?

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