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RF51 MTV

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,225 mi
Last recorded45,225 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 MTV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,225 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 44,979 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,433 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,875 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 31,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,259 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 48,095 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 38,842 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 27,990 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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RF51 MTV is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF51 MTV, 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 RF51 MTV registered?

RF51 MTV is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is RF51 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 MTV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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