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LR51 PFU

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,156 mi
Last recorded60,156 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 PFU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,156 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

E,M,L on dash

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,779 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 2 Nov 2020 55,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,672 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

both head lights discoloured

both rear tyres perished

slight oil leak from the engine

Fail 26 Nov 2018 50,670 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

both head lights discoloured

both rear tyres perished

slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,001 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,425 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,702 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,734 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 27,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,935 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,248 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 17,174 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,635 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 11,759 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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LR51 PFU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR51 PFU, 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 LR51 PFU registered?

LR51 PFU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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