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PO51 URD

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,633 mi
Last recorded112,633 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 URD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,633 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 112,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 98,479 miles

Front brake discs back plates corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2015 98,479 miles

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

Both headlight lenses misted

Front brake discs back plates corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 88,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 88,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 79,022 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 68,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 58,265 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 58,263 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,928 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,068 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 42,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,949 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,595 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,979 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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PO51 URD is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PO51 URD, 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 PO51 URD registered?

PO51 URD is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is PO51 URD safe to buy?

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