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LV51 SGU

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,585 mi
Last recorded65,585 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,585 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,056 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to under body

Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,050 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 59,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,782 miles

engine light on

Fail 18 Mar 2010 54,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on steering uj

light corrosion on power steering pipes to steering rack

uneven wear on inner treads of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,453 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on steering uj

light corrosion on power steering pipes to steering rack

uneven wear on inner treads of o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,775 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,336 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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LV51 SGU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV51 SGU, 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

How do I check the history of LV51 SGU?

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What year was LV51 SGU registered?

LV51 SGU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is LV51 SGU safe to buy?

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