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RX51 OBM

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cracked around tread

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on indicating a fault within the system

Fail 16 Nov 2015 95,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cracked around tread

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine warning light on indicating a fault within the system

Pass 3 Oct 2014 91,490 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,935 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 3 Sep 2013 87,930 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 87,925 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 86,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 80,381 miles

heatshield loose on exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2009 71,838 miles

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 19 Sep 2008 63,974 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,080 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,449 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 43,449 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 OBM is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

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

Is RX51 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 OBM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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