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DE51 UKJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,342 mi
Last recorded119,342 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 UKJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,342 miles

Both headlights lenses deteriorated

Emissions near the limit

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,752 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 117,752 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 116,930 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 116,905 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 114,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

cracks in nsf inner tyre sidewall

surface corrosion underneath vehicle rear suspension arms system,and subframe mounting points

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,784 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Apr 2016 106,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange studs broken (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,574 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

little reserve travel on parking brake lever operation

Fail 19 Nov 2013 100,574 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

little reserve travel on parking brake lever operation

oil sump leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,666 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 93,644 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 89,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,221 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 80,221 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 72,076 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 34,470 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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DE51 UKJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE51 UKJ, 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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DE51 UKJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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