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RA51 FUB

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,712 mi
Last recorded102,712 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 FUB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,712 miles

slight oil leak rh side cylinder head( end plate)

tested wet, nsf coil spring corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 102,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak rh side cylinder head( end plate)

tested wet, nsf coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 100,315 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

rear pads appear low

Fail 18 Jul 2011 100,315 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

rear pads appear low

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,583 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,506 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,506 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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 27 Nov 2008 81,680 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 81,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 64,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 56,826 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 FUB is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RA51 FUB, 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 RA51 FUB registered?

RA51 FUB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is RA51 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 FUB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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