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Y989 VNS

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,366 mi
Last recorded66,366 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 66,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,345 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre spliting

Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,340 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread spliting

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,573 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,298 miles

all coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2010 64,297 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2009 52,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 38,529 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 34,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,100 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 26,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VNS is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

Y989 VNS is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y989 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y989 VNS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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