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Y791 KFB

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,986 mi
Last recorded81,986 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 KFB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 81,986 miles

coolant leak at front

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 May 2010 81,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

coolant leak at front

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,255 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,519 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,931 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 56,931 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 51,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,831 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 KFB is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y791 KFB, 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 KFB registered?

Y791 KFB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y791 KFB safe to buy?

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