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LR51 VTT

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,239 mi
Last recorded68,239 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VTT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 68,239 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Mil lamp iullunated

Suspension rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 64,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,318 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 61,316 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,426 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 59,263 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,713 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,448 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,242 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 47,242 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 42,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,495 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,229 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 32,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 29,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,226 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,496 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,041 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,447 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 18,447 miles

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

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 VTT is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

LR51 VTT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LR51 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VTT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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