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Y992 LHC

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 LHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear wings lower near sills corroded but not structural.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 90,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower corrosion to bolt on wing, not structural.

Fail 11 Oct 2019 90,680 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Lower corrosion to bolt on wing,not structural.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,401 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,782 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,147 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,292 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 74,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 71,239 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,535 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 69,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,324 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,324 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,311 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 63,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,719 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,164 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,618 miles

near side rear tyre down to 2mm

off side rear tyre down to 3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,618 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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Y992 LHC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y992 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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What year was Y992 LHC registered?

Y992 LHC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y992 LHC safe to buy?

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