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Y998 GNO

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,858 mi
Last recorded35,858 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 GNO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 35,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear,185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 35,645 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 35,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 35,485 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 35,392 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 34,454 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 34,454 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

eml on

Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,920 miles

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

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

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

eml lamp on

high handbrake lever travel

Pass 4 Jul 2019 33,034 miles

E.M.L ON

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,962 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 31,035 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on pressure and perished

eml on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,419 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2015 27,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,339 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,965 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,790 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 16,515 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 16,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre cracking tread pattern

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,850 miles

handbrake high but has reserve travel

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 31 Jul 2006 9,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 5,682 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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Y998 GNO is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y998 GNO, 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 Y998 GNO registered?

Y998 GNO is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y998 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y998 GNO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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