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RJ51 YUE

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 YUE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercarriage showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2021 121,275 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 119,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust heatshields insecure

rear tyres wearing

suspension components, subframe and under side corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 119,772 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust heatshields insecure

rear tyres wearing

suspension components, subframe and under side corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

suspension components corroded

under side has corrosion and to sills

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Fail 19 Dec 2018 117,690 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

suspension components corroded

under side has corrosion and to sills

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 16 Dec 2017 115,417 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Dec 2017 115,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Dec 2016 112,724 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 112,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear indicator showing white light

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,827 miles

engine management light on

n/s front tyre outer wall cracked

n/s rear sill damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,276 miles

nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2012 103,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear sill damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,511 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2010 96,156 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 96,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s front brake disc pitted outer surface

n/s front tyre inner edge worn

n/s rear brake disc pitted

o/s front brake disc inner surface

Pass 9 Dec 2009 92,985 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 92,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 85,435 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Handbrkke lever travel could be better.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,435 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Handbrkke lever travel could be better.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,109 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake could be better.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 76,109 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake could be better.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,881 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 66,879 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 59,579 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 58,463 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 YUE is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RJ51 YUE, 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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RJ51 YUE is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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