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Y885 LRA

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,176 mi
Last recorded53,176 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 LRA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 53,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,877 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 52,848 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 52,153 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 51,191 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,532 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,605 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,284 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 31,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,157 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 9,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 8,283 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,146 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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Y885 LRA is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y885 LRA, 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 Y885 LRA registered?

Y885 LRA is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y885 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 LRA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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