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MT51 VWU

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,640 mi
Last recorded60,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 VWU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 60,640 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre scuffed on sidewall

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,565 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,831 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 45,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Surface rust to front and rear brake discs.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,620 miles

Surface rust to front and rear brake discs.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 23,260 miles

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)

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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MT51 VWU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT51 VWU, 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 MT51 VWU registered?

MT51 VWU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is MT51 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 VWU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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