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RK51 VNU

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,889 mi
Last recorded72,889 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VNU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,889 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 72,889 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH LAMPS POOR PATTERN( LENSE FOGGED) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement PIVOT STICKING (3.5.1k)

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

FRONT ROLL LINKS POOR CONDITION

Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,122 miles

both head light lens

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jun 2016 68,122 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

both head light lens

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,879 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 52,878 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,037 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 48,406 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,886 miles

front tyres perrished

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,548 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 24,178 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 VNU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

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