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PE51 YBX

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YBX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 101,363 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 99,795 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,835 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 92,673 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,238 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 88,206 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 88,183 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust f/pipe is corroded

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

front springs are corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2012 84,465 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

steering UJ is corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,437 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroding

steering UJ is corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 79,651 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 76,043 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 72,389 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,684 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 66,915 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 59,746 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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PE51 YBX is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE51 YBX, 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 PE51 YBX registered?

PE51 YBX is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is PE51 YBX safe to buy?

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