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SN51 OFC

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,665 mi
Last recorded96,665 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 OFC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 96,665 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, recommend polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear ABS wire bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust heat shield around backbox slightly insecure

rear subframe has had weld repairs and covered

Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes in wheel arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear backing plates corroded

coolant level low

Fail 13 Jan 2023 93,806 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened close to suspension component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated upper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear backing plates corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,915 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear chassis rails has light corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,207 miles

Headlights cloudy

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,652 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever high but not considered excessive

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,962 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 88,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 86,479 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,916 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 83,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 80,159 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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,921 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 22 Aug 2012 67,637 miles

rattle on exhaust

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 62,110 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 62,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

needs front/rear brake strip/inspect

os/f brake disc inner face rust/groved [on mot limit]

os/r brake binding

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,299 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,226 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 20,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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SN51 OFC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SN51 OFC, 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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SN51 OFC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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