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VA51 DVL

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,834 mi
Last recorded92,834 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 DVL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,834 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 92,817 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,651 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 11 Oct 2011 85,651 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,661 miles

brake disc rusty

front brake pads wearing unevenly

n/s/f brakes slight binding

Fail 14 Jan 2011 78,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc rusty

front brake pads wearing unevenly

n/s/f brakes slight binding

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,245 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,290 miles

n/s/f shocker dust cover split

Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,290 miles

Nearside Front 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)

n/s/f shocker dust cover split

Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,395 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 48,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,533 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 34,533 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VA51 DVL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VA51 DVL, 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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VA51 DVL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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