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RX51 OBL

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,048 mi
Last recorded69,048 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,042 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,027 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 68,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisy

Fail 11 Aug 2012 68,252 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,620 miles

Front roadsprings corroded

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 22 Aug 2009 53,182 miles

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

o/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 33,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,558 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 OBL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBL, 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 RX51 OBL registered?

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

Is RX51 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 OBL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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