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RX51 OBK

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 OBK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bothside rear brake pads worn very thin-should replace.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,706 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,856 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,495 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 45,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,987 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,685 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 OBK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RX51 OBK, 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 OBK registered?

RX51 OBK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is RX51 OBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 OBK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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