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MM51 XJL

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,535 mi
Last recorded81,535 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 XJL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,535 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres heavily cracking

reserve travel on hand brake on limit

Fail 12 Dec 2018 81,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front and nearside rear tyres heavily cracking

reserve travel on hand brake on limit

Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear hand brake slow to read

offside front tyre heavily cracking inner wall

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,658 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,604 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

engine management light on

Fail 27 Nov 2015 78,601 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)

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all coil springs corroded

engine management light on

slight play in offside door hinges

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,856 miles

marks in windscreen

offside front and rear brakes binding slightly

play in offside door pins

Fail 12 Dec 2012 71,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

marks in windscreen

offside front and rear brakes binding slightly

play in offside door pins

Pass 17 Dec 2011 68,095 miles

both wiper rubbers split

Fail 10 Dec 2011 68,890 miles

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

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

both wiper rubbers split

Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 47,437 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

excess travel in hand brake

Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,868 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2007 26,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,215 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 15,215 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,652 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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MM51 XJL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MM51 XJL, 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.

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What year was MM51 XJL registered?

MM51 XJL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is MM51 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 XJL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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