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Y991 PFM

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,538 mi
Last recorded80,538 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 PFM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 80,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 80,418 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 80,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 80,297 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 80,287 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 75,504 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 72,731 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body damage to o/s sill at rear end,

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,516 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,464 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Apr 2011 62,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front position lights worked when tapped

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,195 miles

both front position lights worked when tapped

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,797 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 57,108 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 57,108 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 54,147 miles

Brake fluid level is a bit too high

Front brake imbalance of 16% recorded

Jacking damage to offside sill at rear

Lower steering column bust is split

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The exhaust is very raspy may be heat shield loose as passed Emmisions test

Fail 12 Apr 2008 54,147 miles

Brake fluid level is a bit too high

Front brake imbalance of 16% recorded

Jacking damage to offside sill at rear

Lower steering column bust is split

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

The exhaust is very raspy may be heat shield loose as passed Emmisions test

Pass 1 May 2007 47,931 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 47,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 41,212 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 41,184 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y991 PFM 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 72%.

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 Y991 PFM, 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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Y991 PFM is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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