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CN51 SKZ

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,736 mi
Last recorded125,736 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 SKZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 125,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 125,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml on dash

Pass 22 Apr 2016 112,107 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Engine management light illuminated in dash display.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Door mirror insecure.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side light intermittently not working (old bulb).

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 112,107 miles

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

Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Engine management light illuminated in dash display.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Door mirror insecure.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side light intermittently not working (old bulb).

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bushes perishing. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 110,338 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 106,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has slight parished on outer sidewall

nearside rear lamps lens deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,782 miles

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

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

front power steering pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perishing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 97,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Engine malfunction light staying on

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 88,279 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,327 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminating before started test.

Unable to inspect under bonnet due to plastic cover.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine Management Light Illuminating before started test.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Unable to inspect under bonnet due to plastic cover.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,315 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advies plastic covers under front and rear

advies power steering pipes rusty

advies small stone chipes in windsreen

advies steering cupling rusty

advies travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Sep 2009 66,020 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advice plastic cover under bonnet

advice plastic cover under front and rear

advice steering coupling rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,285 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 63,284 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,081 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 53,081 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,996 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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CN51 SKZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CN51 SKZ, 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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CN51 SKZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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