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AY51 NSZ

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,281 mi
Last recorded140,281 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NSZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,281 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 136,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake needs attention

Pass 5 Jul 2021 134,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 134,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust shield rattles

Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 129,115 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 129,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 126,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 114,141 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 108,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,688 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,219 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 95,219 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 88,488 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 88,414 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,578 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 68,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 65,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,765 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 NSZ 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 78.3%.

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 AY51 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

AY51 NSZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is AY51 NSZ safe to buy?

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