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RK51 VML

2001 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,274 mi
Last recorded73,274 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VML
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,987 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 66,380 miles

Full inspection of under vehicle and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 66,311 miles

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

Full inspection of under vehicle and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,289 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 59,289 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side washer jet partly blocked

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,986 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,203 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 37,971 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,213 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 29,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,119 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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RK51 VML is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK51 VML, 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 RK51 VML registered?

RK51 VML is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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