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Y98 UOR

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,246 mi
Last recorded67,246 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 UOR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,246 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 67,246 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad worn very close to metal. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding brake binding badly,unable to check wheel bearing for roughness? (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,058 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,058 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,719 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine managment light on dash

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres cracking along tyre thread

near side front tyre flat

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,355 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,614 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 44,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 42,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,941 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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Y98 UOR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y98 UOR, 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 Y98 UOR registered?

Y98 UOR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y98 UOR safe to buy?

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