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Y807 ARL

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,399 mi
Last recorded95,399 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 ARL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,399 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 95,397 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 94,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 94,567 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,180 miles

Both Front & Rear Coil Springs Corroded.

Engine Management Light On.

Front Registration Plate Held On To Grill With Small Cable Ties, Not Insecure At Time Of Test.

Slight Coolant Leak From Pipe Under Front Of Vehicle Going To Rear.

Slight Oil Leak.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 90,048 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both Front & Rear Coil Springs Corroded.

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

Engine Management Light On.

Front Registration Plate Held On To Grill With Small Cable Ties, Not Insecure At Time Of Test.

Slight Coolant Leak From Pipe Under Front Of Vehicle Going To Rear.

Slight Oil Leak.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play UJ On Rack Side (2.1.5)

Engine Management Light On.

Front Registration Plate Cabled Tied To Front Grill With 2 Small Cable Ties, Not Insecure At Time Of Test.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Oil Leak.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,445 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 78,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,541 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

nail I n/s/f tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2015 65,358 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml on

nail I n/s/f tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,729 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,278 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 57,278 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,699 miles

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

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

n/s/r park brake slightly low

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,373 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,887 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 40,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf , osr , nsr cuts in sidewalls

Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,556 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,992 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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Y807 ARL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y807 ARL, 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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Y807 ARL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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