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PK51 FRV

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,897 mi
Last recorded79,897 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 FRV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 79,897 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 10 May 2016 79,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 67,382 miles

All four suspension coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,843 miles

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

both rear calipers worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 60,998 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,902 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,440 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 36,438 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

all four brake discs in poor rusty condition

Pass 3 Mar 2007 32,019 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 32,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

front @ rear brake discs corroded

osf tyre sidewall cut

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,330 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 25,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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PK51 FRV is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PK51 FRV, 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 PK51 FRV registered?

PK51 FRV is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is PK51 FRV safe to buy?

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