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RK51 VMP

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,020 mi
Last recorded53,020 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VMP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2023 53,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 52,498 miles

bulbs out on centre brake light

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,005 miles

headlamps just in aim

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,805 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,030 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,214 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,847 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 42,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 37,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 33,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,624 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 26,025 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 26,025 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VMP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMP, 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 RK51 VMP registered?

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

Is RK51 VMP safe to buy?

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