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CA51 SFJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,620 mi
Last recorded80,620 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 SFJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 80,620 miles

corrsion to front brake discs

Fail 20 Aug 2013 80,591 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/r subframe has a welded repair

Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,010 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 75,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,391 miles

front and rear discs corroded steering knuckle very corroded ltd view due to coverings front coil springs very corroded o/s/front tyre close to limit

Fail 9 Aug 2011 71,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear discs corroded steering knuckle very corroded ltd view due to coverings front coil springs very corroded o/s/front tyre close to limit

Fail 3 Mar 2011 68,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,888 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

The offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,254 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,158 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 37,589 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 29,032 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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CA51 SFJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CA51 SFJ, 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 CA51 SFJ registered?

CA51 SFJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is CA51 SFJ safe to buy?

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