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Y875 GTW

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20 mi
Last recorded20 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY875 GTW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 20 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 38,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,348 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,333 miles

N/s front tyre has slight cracking.

N/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

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

O/s front tyre has slight cracking.

O/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,210 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,906 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 35,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,603 miles

N/s rear tyre has slight cracking

O/s rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,457 miles

N/s & o/s rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,673 miles

N/s & o/s Rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Oct 2009 31,672 miles

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

N/s & o/s Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,641 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,135 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,115 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres in poor condition[cracked]

Fail 1 Aug 2006 29,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front and nearside rear tyres in poor condition [cracked]

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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Y875 GTW is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y875 GTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y875 GTW registered?

Y875 GTW is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y875 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y875 GTW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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