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RJ51 JYE

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,476 mi
Last recorded115,476 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 JYE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,476 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 108,384 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 107,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,153 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s and o/s rear sill edges damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2019 105,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s and o/s rear sill edges damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2018 102,703 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,687 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 99,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,838 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,057 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,715 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,717 miles

UNEVEN TREAD WEAR ON FRONT TYRES

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,244 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,083 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,903 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 56,903 miles

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

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

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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RJ51 JYE is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RJ51 JYE, 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 RJ51 JYE registered?

RJ51 JYE is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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