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Y791 PDK

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

109,432 mi
Last recorded109,432 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 109,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 108,401 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 108,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,264 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 101,260 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,458 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 93,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,581 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 29,522 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 80,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,926 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,618 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 78,282 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,819 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 68,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,711 miles

brake pads all round worn low.

exhaurst noisy.

front tyres worn low on inside edges.

seek advice on all with in 14 days.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 56,032 miles

brakes to be rechecked in 3000 miles .

Fail 8 Nov 2008 56,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 49,207 miles

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 9 Nov 2006 42,447 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2005 37,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 32,488 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 PDK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y791 PDK, 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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Y791 PDK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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