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Y979 SVS

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,827 mi
Last recorded71,827 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 SVS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,442 miles

n/s/r tyre innerwall perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,039 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 51,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 37,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,395 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 18,326 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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Y979 SVS is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y979 SVS, 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 Y979 SVS registered?

Y979 SVS is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y979 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y979 SVS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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