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LN51 ZBZ

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,487 mi
Last recorded92,487 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 ZBZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,487 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE WEARING LOW

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F SIDE LIGHT DIM

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,579 miles

2x front coil spring corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front inner wing cover damaged

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear light slightly insecure

power steering pipes corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

radiator water low

Fail 10 Nov 2016 88,504 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner wing cover fouling against tyre (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

2x front coil spring corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front inner wing cover damaged

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear light slightly insecure

power steering pipes corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded

radiator water low

Pass 3 May 2016 87,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe just starting top corrod (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% near side front passenger side light dim (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,074 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,069 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f/ shocker corroded

power steering pipes corroded

under body corroded in places

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,670 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

4x shockers corroded

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre threads cracks

power steering pipes corroded

some plastic covers inscure

2x front tyres thread cracks

Pass 1 May 2013 81,339 miles
Fail 1 May 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

2x front tyres cracked from middle

2x rear tyres wearing on edges

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r/tyre cracked from middle

power steering pipes corroded

windscreen has minor scratches

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 74,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,433 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 63,254 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 47,255 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 40,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,123 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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LN51 ZBZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LN51 ZBZ, 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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LN51 ZBZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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