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MK51 LWX

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,594 mi
Last recorded99,594 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 LWX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,594 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 99,594 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,797 miles

Nearside Rear CALIPER HAS LUBRICATION OIL APPLIED MAY NEED ATTENTION SHORTLY

Fail 27 Jan 2017 97,769 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 both (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre bald on edges & 2mm

offside rear tyre starting to crack & 3mm

power steering rack pipes poor con

steering column uj poor

Pass 1 Feb 2016 94,779 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,525 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 91,519 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,775 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,334 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2012 80,007 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 80,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,715 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 73,715 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 67,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,242 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,829 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 43,693 miles

gearbox/diff bearings rough

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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MK51 LWX is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK51 LWX, 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 MK51 LWX?

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What year was MK51 LWX registered?

MK51 LWX is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is MK51 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 LWX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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