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Y86 PDB

2001 Toyota MR2

Brown Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

109,726 mi
Last recorded109,726 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 PDB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,726 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 97,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met Lower effort recorded on nearside

Fail 10 Aug 2023 97,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met Lower effort recorded on nearside

Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorating

Parking brake lever has long travel leaving little reserve Attention or adjustment required

Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,572 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Headlamp lens deteriorating

Parking brake lever has long travel leaving little reserve Attention or adjustment required

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,544 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,136 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape. (not excessive)

Fail 26 Feb 2020 74,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,771 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 73,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 73,588 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 73,588 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 71,996 miles

advise long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,952 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,982 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 69,981 miles

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,717 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 68,716 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,624 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 63,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,239 miles

slight low reading offside parking brake

Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,462 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,547 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,533 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 33,849 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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Y86 PDB is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Brown with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y86 PDB, 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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Y86 PDB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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