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Y989 ERA

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,132 mi
Last recorded53,132 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 ERA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,132 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 53,132 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,731 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 51,730 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 48,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 48,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,855 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,830 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,800 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 31,800 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,110 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 27 May 2011 28,034 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,524 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 28 Apr 2009 25,361 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,791 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,162 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 18,982 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 18,982 miles

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

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 ERA is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y989 ERA, 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 Y989 ERA registered?

Y989 ERA is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y989 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 ERA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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