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NY51 HAL

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,233 mi
Last recorded118,233 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 HAL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 118,233 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 18 Apr 2025 115,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Apr 2024 111,976 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 108,102 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 104,310 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 104,134 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,129 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly damaged

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 104,051 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam Pattern Not Visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs On Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam Pattern Just Visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 93,452 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Pass 3 May 2018 92,657 miles

some steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 3 May 2018 92,657 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 90,957 miles

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

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

near side door mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,497 miles

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 88,497 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,181 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 87,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,045 miles

brake discs has surface rust

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 84,875 miles

all tyres are wearing low

travel at parking brake lever

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,439 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 82,439 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,778 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,586 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,479 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 59,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,750 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 45,718 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

engine light is lit on dash

n/s wiper dose not touch screen at edge of blade

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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NY51 HAL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NY51 HAL, 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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NY51 HAL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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