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Y881 PHL

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,399 mi
Last recorded54,399 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 PHL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 54,374 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,420 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 50,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,834 miles

Floor pan repaired unable to see full extent of repair

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 46,712 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Floor pan repaired unable to see full extent of repair

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,632 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 35,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,738 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 25,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2007 22,422 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,314 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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Y881 PHL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y881 PHL, 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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Y881 PHL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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