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Y789 EAU

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 EAU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 93,755 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 6 Jul 2017 93,752 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hanbrake actuator (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired missing (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

clutch slipping

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,474 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 90,467 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

mil on

Pass 2 May 2015 85,900 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 85,898 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,265 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 81,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 76,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 63,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,304 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,349 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 48,264 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 40,786 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 34,327 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 34,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y789 EAU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y789 EAU, 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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Y789 EAU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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