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Y987 LHC

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 LHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 117,187 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,314 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 73,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,111 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,961 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,000 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,644 miles

both front head light lences starting to discolour

Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,983 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,730 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 47,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,232 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 46,232 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,394 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 24,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y987 LHC 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 84.2%.

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 Y987 LHC, 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 Y987 LHC registered?

Y987 LHC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y987 LHC safe to buy?

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