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AY51 LVU

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,917 mi
Last recorded156,917 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LVU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 156,917 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lightly corroded (vehicle been unused/standing for a period of time) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes either coated/covered/obstructed from view or lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (vehicle been standing?) (1.2.1 (f))

under side of vehicle corroded in parts and undersealed in others

undertrays/inner panels fitted to vehicle as standard obstructing view of a majority of vehicle components

Fail 10 Oct 2023 156,916 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery not retained, and terminal loose. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above heater/coolant pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split/broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear subframe undersealed, tester believes covering a repair of corrosion.

under side of vehicle corroded in parts and covered in underseal in other areas

under trays fitted to vehicle and sill backing panel/wheel arch covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2022 154,363 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underbody rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2021 153,891 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fonts very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components rusty back and front

Fail 9 Aug 2021 153,891 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fonts very rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components rusty back and front

Pass 14 Jul 2020 153,687 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 153,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,950 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 150,750 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 150,738 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 149,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 147,596 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

under body slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 147,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play joined to steering rack (2.1.5)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 143,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 140,588 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 140,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 137,208 miles

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

advise n/s and o/s front brake discs inner faces are corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 131,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 125,218 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 119,162 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 119,162 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 111,457 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2007 104,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 96,857 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 74,168 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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AY51 LVU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AY51 LVU, 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 AY51 LVU registered?

AY51 LVU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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