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TM51 FAB

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,118 mi
Last recorded135,118 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM51 FAB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 135,118 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 125,569 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,983 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,090 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear nearside and offside back plates

Fail 12 Jun 2017 103,085 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear nearside and offside back plates

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,367 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres have some wear to outer edges

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)

engine MIL light on

Fail 8 Jun 2016 95,364 miles

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

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

Front nearside and offside tyres have some wear to outer edges

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)

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

engine MIL light on

Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,317 miles

both rear disc inner faces corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,117 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,117 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks appearing on tread and sidewalls of all tyres

Fail 9 Jan 2009 58,689 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks appearing on tread and sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,977 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,295 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 48,942 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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TM51 FAB is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TM51 FAB, 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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TM51 FAB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is TM51 FAB safe to buy?

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