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RX51 KTK

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,510 mi
Last recorded116,510 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KTK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,510 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 116,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 106,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,032 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 103,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,069 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,561 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015

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

Pass 8 May 2014 99,394 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 99,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 96,718 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Fail 28 May 2012 91,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 91,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,269 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,377 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 79,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake reserve travel borderline

Pass 15 May 2009 71,488 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 55,869 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,789 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 42,583 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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RX51 KTK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX51 KTK, 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 RX51 KTK registered?

RX51 KTK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 KTK safe to buy?

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