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Y989 DGK

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,175 mi
Last recorded91,175 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 DGK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 91,175 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 91,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,042 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 87,264 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 87,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,183 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 84,179 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Fail 24 Jun 2017 79,867 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,486 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jun 2016 74,486 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,140 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jun 2015 67,139 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 59,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 53,249 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 52,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 48,170 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 48,153 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 44,654 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 44,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,470 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,175 miles

slight leak on e xhaust system

Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,783 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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Y989 DGK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y989 DGK, 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 Y989 DGK registered?

Y989 DGK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y989 DGK safe to buy?

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