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Y878 XOJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,520 mi
Last recorded96,520 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 XOJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,520 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 96,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 90,538 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,169 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 85,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,615 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 78,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 78,073 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 63,869 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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Y878 XOJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y878 XOJ, 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 Y878 XOJ registered?

Y878 XOJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y878 XOJ safe to buy?

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