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NJ51 LBN

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,574 mi
Last recorded61,574 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 LBN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,574 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 61,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,349 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil pressure light on and misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 54,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,270 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,458 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 43,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 32,064 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 32,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 26,883 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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NJ51 LBN is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ51 LBN, 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 NJ51 LBN registered?

NJ51 LBN is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NJ51 LBN safe to buy?

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