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AM51 XAU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,204 mi
Last recorded105,204 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 XAU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 105,204 miles

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,647 miles

front number plate trim broken

long parking brake travel almost to reserve, not holding well on incline

various dents and scratches to vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2016 68,333 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users offside front roof (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front number plate trim broken

long parking brake travel almost to reserve, not holding well on incline

various dents and scratches to vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,187 miles

headlamps tarnished not affecting pattern.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 81,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamps tarnished not affecting pattern.

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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AM51 XAU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 AM51 XAU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM51 XAU registered?

AM51 XAU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 XAU safe to buy?

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