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PO51 WCY

2001 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,404 mi
Last recorded116,404 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 WCY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 116,404 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs inner faces getting corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear under body getting corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front&rear both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 116,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 114,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 105,306 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 71,613 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 87,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,183 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,818 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,545 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 69,557 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 68,271 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 65,414 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,414 miles

Engine management light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,868 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 58,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jun 2009 58,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,613 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 52,607 miles

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

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,437 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 46,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,989 miles

advise front tyres scrubbing edges and rear tyres worn

Fail 22 Oct 2005 31,989 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise front tyres scrubbing edges and rear tyres worn

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 WCY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WCY, 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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PO51 WCY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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