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RE51 ARS

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,224 mi
Last recorded60,224 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 ARS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,224 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,736 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,341 miles

Vehicle has been converted primarily for race/track use

Fail 17 Aug 2020 58,339 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has been converted primarily for race/track use

Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,320 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 58,319 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions not tested No CAT fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 May 2017 57,584 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle has been converted primarily for race track use

Fail 12 May 2017 57,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering removed where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 56,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,218 miles

all brake discs rusty

both seats fitted with harneses

Pass 8 Jun 2012
Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,720 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,443 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 47,377 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,956 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RE51 ARS is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 RE51 ARS, 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 RE51 ARS registered?

RE51 ARS is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RE51 ARS safe to buy?

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