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Y885 MET

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,406 mi
Last recorded82,406 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 MET
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,406 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 73,050 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,930 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 64,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front top strut mounts corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 64,225 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front top strut mounts corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 6,114 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r very innr edge, bold.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,919 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,839 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 38,839 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MET is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y885 MET, 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 MET registered?

Y885 MET is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y885 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 MET shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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