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Y889 MTF

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,302 mi
Last recorded67,302 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 MTF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,302 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 67,298 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 8 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 93 (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 62,541 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 62,537 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 8 (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 57,614 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 54,481 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 52,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 50,831 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,989 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber shroud is missing

Offside Front shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,108 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and perished

Front and rear suspension components and brake components corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre badly perished but not yet reaching cords. ATT SOON

Under bonnet covers fitted and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,934 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished and wearing low

Engine management light on

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 48,934 miles

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

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres perished and wearing low

Engine management light on

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Handbrake travel high

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

eml light on dash

under bonnet covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,435 miles

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

front and rear anti roll bars corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,983 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,372 miles

Rear discs corroded

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 43,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear discs corroded

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,591 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 41,591 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,703 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 30,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,621 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 15,696 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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Y889 MTF is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y889 MTF, 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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Y889 MTF is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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