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Y79 NJH

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,786 mi
Last recorded60,786 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 NJH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,786 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 58,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 56,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 52,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,142 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,304 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 49,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,894 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 42,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,959 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 40,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,746 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,272 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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Y79 NJH is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y79 NJH, 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 Y79 NJH registered?

Y79 NJH is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y79 NJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 NJH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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