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Y973 TNS

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,560 mi
Last recorded91,560 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 TNS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,560 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 91,510 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

E.M.C light on dash

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,434 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 91,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 88,026 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,917 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,233 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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Y973 TNS is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y973 TNS registered?

Y973 TNS is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y973 TNS safe to buy?

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