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Y869 GNU

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,351 mi
Last recorded76,351 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 GNU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 76,351 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 76,351 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 65,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,281 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,308 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,885 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 45,713 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,433 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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Y869 GNU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y869 GNU, 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 Y869 GNU registered?

Y869 GNU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y869 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y869 GNU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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