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Y973 PBJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,456 mi
Last recorded58,456 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 PBJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,456 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2010 52,861 miles

Stone chips in windscreen. Rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 52,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 44,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,876 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,614 miles

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

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

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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Y973 PBJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y973 PBJ, 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 Y973 PBJ registered?

Y973 PBJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y973 PBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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