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RX51 OBO

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,611 mi
Last recorded67,611 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,611 miles

eml light on

Pass 27 Oct 2016 64,924 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 64,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,322 miles

E.M.Light on.

suspension components corroded.

underside corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 62,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.Light on.

suspension components corroded.

underside corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,052 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 27,051 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,533 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 44,533 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,950 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 39,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,323 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 37,323 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,064 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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 OBO is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

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

Is RX51 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 OBO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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