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MK51 NWU

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 NWU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 103,961 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,942 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 100,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,360 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,538 miles

front number plate backing getting discoloured

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,596 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,914 miles

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

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

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

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 NWU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NWU, 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 MK51 NWU registered?

MK51 NWU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is MK51 NWU safe to buy?

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