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AE51 VNU

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,249 mi
Last recorded127,249 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VNU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 127,249 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 127,249 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 126,489 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 126,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 126,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower column (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak weep osf radiator hose ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 119,654 miles

rear tyres low

Fail 19 Dec 2019 119,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres low

Pass 20 Dec 2018 111,915 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 111,913 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,961 miles

n/s rear tyre on legal limit and flat

o/s front tyre low inner edge

front discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,835 miles

flat spot on o/s front wheel

front brake discs corroded on inner side

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,959 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,161 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 57,206 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2009 52,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 52,907 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,618 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,717 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,835 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 28,103 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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AE51 VNU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 AE51 VNU, 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 AE51 VNU registered?

AE51 VNU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is AE51 VNU safe to buy?

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