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LT51 YKU

2001 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,808 mi
Last recorded111,808 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 YKU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 111,808 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 111,808 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 120,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body at the rear of the vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2018 95,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis has surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 81,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,189 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 75,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,674 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Poor bearing surface on all brake discs, appears vehicle has been sat.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,001 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,066 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,640 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Jul 2010 40,640 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,799 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs very poor condition,corroded on inner faces.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,718 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Slight bind to both rear brakes.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,981 miles

inner faces of front brake discs heavily corroded.

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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LT51 YKU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT51 YKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT51 YKU registered?

LT51 YKU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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