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BF51 RVC

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,410 mi
Last recorded89,410 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 RVC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,410 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,301 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,555 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,505 miles

Off side rear tyre worn close to prescribed limit

Fail 29 Aug 2017 75,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Off side rear tyre worn close to prescribed limit

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,583 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 54,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,074 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 25,284 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,284 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,486 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,620 miles

GEARBOX BEARINGS NOISEY

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 20,620 miles

GEARBOX BEARINGS NOISEY

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,329 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BF51 RVC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF51 RVC, 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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BF51 RVC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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