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RK51 YXG

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,506 mi
Last recorded73,506 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 YXG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,506 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front hubs corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 73,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co & hc too high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front hubs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,383 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracked

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracked

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2016 68,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracked

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracked

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,611 miles

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

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

hand brake slight travel

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,539 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,467 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 65,029 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 64,787 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 52,893 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 13 Dec 2005 41,540 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 YXG is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

RK51 YXG is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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