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GU51 ZYZ

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,939 mi
Last recorded60,939 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,939 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Apr 2012 60,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,208 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 48,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,508 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 38,433 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 38,396 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,388 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 35,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,890 miles

front brake discs are slightly pitted & corroded.

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 ZYZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

GU51 ZYZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is GU51 ZYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 ZYZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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