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Y779 LHT

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,817 mi
Last recorded34,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 LHT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 34,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 34,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 32,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 32,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 32,510 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 32,510 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 32,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 32,158 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 32,016 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 31,819 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 31,706 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,460 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,267 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 31,267 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 31,182 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 31,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,964 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 30,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,249 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration,small split in tread of tyre.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,709 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 29,709 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,348 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 26,348 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,778 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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Y779 LHT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y779 LHT, 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 Y779 LHT registered?

Y779 LHT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y779 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y779 LHT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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