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BP51 SAM

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,350 mi
Last recorded44,350 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 SAM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,285 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 41,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,547 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

air conditioning leak at join in rear

wheel spacers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,256 miles

underside corrosion present

wheel spacers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 74,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

underside corrosion present

wheel spacers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,530 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded main pipes into steering rack slightly corroded and covered with underseal/greased (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 70,525 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded main pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack to column u/j worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,648 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,648 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,574 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,490 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 63,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 61,275 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,872 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,353 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,958 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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BP51 SAM is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 BP51 SAM, 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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BP51 SAM is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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