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Y889 LFG

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,196 mi
Last recorded77,196 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 LFG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,196 miles

Engine under trays & top covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine under trays & top covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,120 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays & engine top covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays & engine top covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,053 miles

E,M,L is on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2015 68,985 miles

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

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

E,M,L is on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,717 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,715 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,257 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 55,275 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,410 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,878 miles

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

minimum reserve travel in parking brake

Fail 30 Aug 2008 43,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

minimum reserve travel in parking brake

Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,748 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 38,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 33,062 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 27,254 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 27,254 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bumper insecure

bumper insecure

slight distortion on osr tyre.rear iner wing covers hanging off not fitted correcty

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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Y889 LFG is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y889 LFG, 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 Y889 LFG registered?

Y889 LFG is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y889 LFG safe to buy?

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