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Y986 BBA

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,300 mi
Last recorded120,300 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 BBA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 120,300 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 117,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

radiator poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,744 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces rusting

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlight lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Cv boot split

Nearside Rear Track control arm ball joint dust cover splitting

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

Slight blow to front exhaust flexible section

Fail 28 Jun 2017 113,739 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Headlight lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front brake disc inner faces rusting

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlight lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Cv boot split

Nearside Rear Track control arm ball joint dust cover splitting

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

Slight blow to front exhaust flexible section

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's poor condition on inner face

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

O/s front strut very rusty

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 104,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc's poor condition on inner face

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

O/s front strut very rusty

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,040 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers in poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion

os no.plate light dim

Pass 21 Jun 2013 85,424 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 80,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Washer requires adjustment

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 80,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Washer requires adjustment

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2011 77,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,424 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,248 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,028 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,015 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,561 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 50,537 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 46,048 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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Y986 BBA is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 Y986 BBA, 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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Y986 BBA is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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