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GY51 WTX

2001 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,926 mi
Last recorded119,926 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WTX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

front brake disks are worn

front drop link rubbers are worn

nsr parking brake reading is low

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Apr 2017 119,925 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)

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

front brake disks are worn

front drop link rubbers are worn

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Apr 2017 119,910 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,517 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 113,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 108,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 91,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,889 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,376 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,774 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 44,774 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,732 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,919 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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GY51 WTX is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY51 WTX, 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 WTX is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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