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NL51 BHP

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 BHP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2024 102,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pipe and flexy ends are corroded

underside of vehicle is very rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2021 102,607 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 102,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,361 miles

O/s and n/s inner sills corroding

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 102,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

O/s and n/s inner sills corroding

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,125 miles

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 102,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 102,100 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all four discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2016 100,479 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 98,941 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 98,931 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 97,235 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 96,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,572 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 93,572 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,297 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 77,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,292 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 69,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,823 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,193 miles

Handbrake near end of travel

Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,713 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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NL51 BHP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL51 BHP, 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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NL51 BHP is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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