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RK51 YYJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,774 mi
Last recorded126,774 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 YYJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 126,774 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 122,282 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,518 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

coolent level low

handbrake lever has slight travel

under body covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 110,176 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and holed (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

coolent level low

handbrake lever has slight travel

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 104,640 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,800 miles

parkbrake effort only just met at 17% (16% min) system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,131 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 98,222 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,185 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 87,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,151 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,329 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,158 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,497 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 57,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 48,600 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 48,498 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 39,545 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 YYJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

RK51 YYJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 YYJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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