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LM51 WAJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,573 mi
Last recorded69,573 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 WAJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,573 miles

Front and rear suspension components and mountings slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2024 69,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Front and rear suspension components and mountings slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,205 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

light corrosion over underside

Fail 23 Jun 2020 69,205 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

light corrosion over underside

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 68,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,690 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,542 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,950 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,950 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

handbrake little reserve travel

Fail 24 Apr 2008 48,456 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

rear parking brake lever travel high

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,456 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear parking brake lever travel high

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,493 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,218 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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LM51 WAJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LM51 WAJ, 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 LM51 WAJ registered?

LM51 WAJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LM51 WAJ safe to buy?

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