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RJ51 XJA

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,736 mi
Last recorded66,736 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,736 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,332 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,332 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,070 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Fail 7 Jul 2015 64,070 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 61,322 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 58,948 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 58,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 43,062 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,806 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,456 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,715 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,549 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,638 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,904 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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RJ51 XJA is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XJA, 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 RJ51 XJA registered?

RJ51 XJA is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is RJ51 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 XJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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