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Y791 EWP

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,256 mi
Last recorded92,256 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 EWP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,256 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 92,256 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,799 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2014 89,748 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,779 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on both front wishbones

advise corrosion on front discs

advise plastic sill covers fitted

advise unable to fully inspect under bonnet components due to plastic covers

Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion on both front wishbones

advise corrosion on front discs

advise plastic sill covers fitted

advise unable to fully inspect under bonnet components due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,012 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 Aug 2011 75,819 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 75,818 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all 4 brake discs slightly worn and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,680 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 64,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,592 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,668 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 44,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,950 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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Y791 EWP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y791 EWP, 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 Y791 EWP registered?

Y791 EWP is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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