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Y782 LHT

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,971 mi
Last recorded107,971 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 LHT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 107,971 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 107,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 107,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 107,290 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S/R (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S PARKING LEVER FULL OVER/ON (NO READINGS)

Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

Offside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 104,153 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 96,043 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 90,763 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 90,763 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 89,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 89,923 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 87,551 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,914 miles

nearside front tyre bit low

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,445 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

damage to nearside rear lamp

Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,104 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to nearside rear lamp

engine check lamp on

engine oil level low

offside rear tyre worn low, uneven wear, devoid of tread on inner edge & nail in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,897 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,782 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,665 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,797 miles

front & rear brake pads worn low re-place asap

front tyres on 3mm

hand brake travel high

rear tyres on 4mm

Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,889 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,441 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 40,441 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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Y782 LHT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y782 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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Y782 LHT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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