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BNZ 4851

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,232 mi
Last recorded157,232 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 4851
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 157,232 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

diffrent size tyres front to back

slite play on o/s/f inner tye rod

slite play on rear anti roll bars

Pass 8 Apr 2011 155,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front & rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 150,559 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 144,452 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 16 Nov 2005 135,832 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 135,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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BNZ 4851 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BNZ 4851, 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 BNZ 4851 registered?

BNZ 4851 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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