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SL51 EXR

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,943 mi
Last recorded100,943 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 EXR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,943 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2018 82,369 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Light corrosion on both inner sills under vehicle at rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3-4mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,655 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,795 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,168 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 80,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,260 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,842 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 67,842 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light stays on.

Fail 18 Jul 2009 61,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light stays on.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light stays on.

light scratches on windscreen at offside.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 53,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light stays on.

light scratches on windscreen at offside.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,484 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,663 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 34,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 21,482 miles

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)

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 EXR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL51 EXR, 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 SL51 EXR registered?

SL51 EXR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is SL51 EXR safe to buy?

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