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Y989 LHC

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

113,134 mi
Last recorded113,134 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 LHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2023 105,697 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 105,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 105,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine Managment Light

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 103,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 103,364 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 100,405 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,612 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 96,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 91,845 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2018 91,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 84,685 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,729 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 77,577 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,310 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 73,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 73,275 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 68,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,027 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 64,027 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 59,865 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 59,865 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,144 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,432 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minimal reserve travel on handbrack leaver

Fail 6 May 2009 39,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minimal reserve travel on handbrack leaver

Fail 2 May 2009 39,790 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,732 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 33,394 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 23,603 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 LHC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 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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Y989 LHC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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