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Y868 GCH

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,451 mi
Last recorded90,451 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 GCH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2017 90,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Exhaust emmisions, only just meet requirements.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and Rear Tyres, different sizes.

OSF Tyre, sidewall damaged.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 90,429 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,961 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 80,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 56,940 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 56,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,319 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 46,572 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 46,570 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2008 38,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 32,689 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,739 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 27,739 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y868 GCH is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 Y868 GCH, 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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Y868 GCH is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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