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AO51 FYU

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,184 mi
Last recorded104,184 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FYU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 100,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 100,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,917 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 90,834 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 90,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,177 miles

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped - Corroded and pitted on the inner sides

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 84,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 81,295 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 81,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2009 79,374 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2008 65,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 54,431 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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AO51 FYU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO51 FYU, 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 AO51 FYU registered?

AO51 FYU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AO51 FYU safe to buy?

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