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Y891 EKR

2006 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,090 mi
Last recorded151,090 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 EKR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 151,090 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres on wear bands

Fail 3 Jul 2014 151,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all 4 tyres on wear bands

Pass 14 Jun 2013 140,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

appears to have gearbox fault

wipers poor

Pass 29 May 2012 129,789 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2012 129,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 118,899 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 118,812 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,202 miles

front coil springs starting to rust

front tyre treads inner edges worn to 1.6mm

nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

oil leak

rear exhaust heatshields loose/ noisey

Fail 30 Sep 2009 94,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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front coil springs starting to rust

front tyre treads inner edges worn to 1.6mm

nearside rear quarter panel slight damage

oil leak

rear exhaust heatshields loose/ noisey

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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Y891 EKR is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 Y891 EKR, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y891 EKR is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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