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M251 UKL

2001 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 UKL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 144,225 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2013 145,224 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 145,224 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 143,826 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 142,688 miles

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

advise full brake service

both front disc pitted

both reare disc pitted

n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2008 142,688 miles

Both wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 142,688 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 142,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M251 UKL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M251 UKL, 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 M251 UKL registered?

M251 UKL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is M251 UKL safe to buy?

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