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Y978 JCN

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 JCN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 106,256 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 102,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight movment in steering wheel

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,343 miles

o/s rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 91,836 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 85,212 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 74,703 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,380 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 46,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

grease / oil has leaked around the off side rear drive shaft inner universal joint

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,026 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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Y978 JCN is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y978 JCN, 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 Y978 JCN registered?

Y978 JCN is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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