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RL51 AEC

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,344 mi
Last recorded52,344 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 AEC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2013 52,344 miles

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

near side front wishbone bush has slight deterioration

Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,344 miles

near side front wishbone bush has slight deterioration

Pass 16 Jun 2012 50,217 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 50,217 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 48,299 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,550 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 21,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 41,848 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 41,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 36,238 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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RL51 AEC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RL51 AEC, 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 RL51 AEC registered?

RL51 AEC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is RL51 AEC safe to buy?

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