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SL51 EVY

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,572 mi
Last recorded102,572 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 EVY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 102,572 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 100,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 97,387 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 94,598 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 91,988 miles

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

gearbox is leaking oil slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing low

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre perishing and worn low

power steering pipes painted not allowing full inspection of corrosion

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2013 86,417 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

all brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

power steering pipes have been painted, unable to inspect corosion

Fail 9 May 2013 86,411 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

o/s/r brake disc back plate in poor condition

rear brake pads wearing low and discs in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2012 79,064 miles

front pads low.

hand brake requires adjustment.

osr disc corroded.

Pass 9 May 2011 72,130 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2010 65,884 miles

hand brake low reserve

Pass 2 May 2009 63,411 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 58,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,710 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,894 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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SL51 EVY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SL51 EVY, 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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SL51 EVY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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