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RA51 FSJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,364 mi
Last recorded103,364 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 FSJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 103,364 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 103,363 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lower steering column UJ marked yellow (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 981,142 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 98,139 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jul 2022 98,129 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2021 96,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,059 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,514 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 76,511 miles

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

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

suspension and brake components very rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,028 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2017 74,905 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 73,758 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 73,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,499 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,610 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 67,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 62,135 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 58,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 54,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,792 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,278 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 41,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,290 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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RA51 FSJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RA51 FSJ, 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 RA51 FSJ registered?

RA51 FSJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is RA51 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 FSJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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