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YE51 YVY

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

102,651 mi
Last recorded102,651 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 YVY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 102,651 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corrosion in and around rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2022 102,651 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise nearside inner sill corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise floor corroded

advise offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2022 102,646 miles

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside poor . offside not working (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 100,243 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 100,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 97,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,121 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

parking brake weak both bsides

Fail 25 Jul 2018 96,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

parking brake weak both bsides

Pass 29 Jul 2017 91,604 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 91,603 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,443 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 85,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (seized) (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,458 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 78,458 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,200 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 70,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,950 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,095 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,484 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 55,669 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 43,878 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 55,600 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,600 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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YE51 YVY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YE51 YVY, 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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YE51 YVY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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