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GU51 YFR

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YFR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 93,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,462 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,792 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 85,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,527 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,990 miles

both front coil springs corroded

front discs showing wear

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,128 miles

front coil springs corroded

front discs showing wear

plastic panales fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2008 49,712 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

rear pads appear low

travalle on handbrake

Fail 5 Apr 2008 49,712 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroding

rear pads appear low

travalle on handbrake

Pass 21 Jul 2007 47,370 miles

both rear tyres low on tred

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,213 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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GU51 YFR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU51 YFR, 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 GU51 YFR registered?

GU51 YFR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is GU51 YFR safe to buy?

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