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GX51 YCL

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,216 mi
Last recorded92,216 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YCL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,137 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear indicators starting to show white

n/s/f side light dim

rear hand brake effort low

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,295 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres sidewalls cracking

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 87,295 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front tyres sidewalls cracking

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,428 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,849 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,780 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,007 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 65,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,328 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,413 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,579 miles

both rear tyres perishing/ cracking badly

Fail 29 Mar 2010 48,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres perishing/ cracking badly

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,574 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 33,574 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres getting low

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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GX51 YCL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GX51 YCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX51 YCL registered?

GX51 YCL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is GX51 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 YCL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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