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GU51 YUN

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,975 mi
Last recorded163,975 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YUN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 163,975 miles

both head light len's in poor condition

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2016 163,975 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both headlight len's in poor condition

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2015 154,485 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 154,485 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 149,132 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 147,347 miles

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

O/S rear brake starting to bind

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 82,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,007 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 127,704 miles

N/S Park brake low effort.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 116,993 miles

Font brake discs coroded. (inner face)

O/S/F Wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2009 112,977 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 112,977 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 84,954 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 73,464 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,170 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YUN is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU51 YUN, 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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GU51 YUN is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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