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Y97 SLF

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,548 mi
Last recorded121,548 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 SLF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 121,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,628 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,911 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 97,973 miles

all 4 tyres worn unevenly

Fail 8 Feb 2017 97,973 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect polished both plastic lenses (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working new bulb (1.4.A.2c)

all 4 tyres worn unevenly

Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,701 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 96,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,348 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2013 66,718 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs slightly scored, and pitted.

headlamp lens dirty slightly reducing light output.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,870 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 37,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,341 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,625 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,400 miles

handbrake close to limit of reserve travel

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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Y97 SLF is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y97 SLF, 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 Y97 SLF registered?

Y97 SLF is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y97 SLF safe to buy?

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