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Y979 TCF

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,957 mi
Last recorded88,957 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 TCF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,957 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,850 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,706 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,706 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,428 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,065 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,956 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 11 Jan 2016 81,713 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,331 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,251 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,576 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,462 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,458 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,050 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 58,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

deep cut o/s/f tyre inner side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2010 49,759 miles

Advise - engine management light on.

Advise - front brake discs corroded.

Advise - front brakes worn low.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 49,759 miles

Advise - engine management light on.

Advise - front brake discs corroded.

Advise - front brakes worn low.

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,387 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 39,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 29,603 miles

h/brake travel high † front brake discs have corrosion †front no plate slightlt soiled †wiper blades split

Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,791 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 TCF is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TCF, 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 TCF registered?

Y979 TCF is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y979 TCF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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