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Y781 LGW

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,575 mi
Last recorded96,575 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 LGW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,575 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 96,541 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,178 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2012 73,178 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front shock absorber dust covers damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,291 miles

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,641 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,372 miles

bulkhead steering seal split

Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,105 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 50,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 46,505 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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Y781 LGW is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y781 LGW, 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 Y781 LGW registered?

Y781 LGW is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y781 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 LGW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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