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AR51 XWT

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,295 mi
Last recorded66,295 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XWT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 66,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside has slight corrosion

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2018 66,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside has slight corrosion

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded 4 x springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 63,295 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded 4 x springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,733 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 49,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 43,032 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear brake pads are worn

Rear bumper insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 43,032 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear brake pads are worn

Rear bumper insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,876 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 34,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,851 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in N/S Rear suspension linkage

Pass 29 Dec 2008 24,379 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 24,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,400 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 22,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,784 miles

Offside front disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2005 18,197 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 330,847 miles

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

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

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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AR51 XWT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AR51 XWT, 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 AR51 XWT registered?

AR51 XWT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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