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GY51 CWN

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,693 mi
Last recorded84,693 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 CWN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,693 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 82,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 78,165 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 72,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 66,253 miles

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

front discs rusting

Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,253 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs rusting

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,745 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,745 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 57,556 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,540 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 48,540 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,115 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 37,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,269 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 27,269 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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GY51 CWN is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GY51 CWN, 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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GY51 CWN is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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