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VN51 SYG

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

71,864 mi
Last recorded71,864 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 SYG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 71,864 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear general surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,112 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 70,671 miles

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

Rear Lower wings corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 69,985 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear lower wings corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,094 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,586 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

various front & rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 2 Sep 2021 67,586 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering rack

various front & rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

various front suspension components starting to corrode

various rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,260 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake hose metal ferrules starting to corrode all

various suspension compontents starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,939 miles

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

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

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,135 miles

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

various suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,075 miles

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

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

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,075 miles

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

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,570 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight wear in nearside front shocker

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,092 miles

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

various front suspension components stating to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2011 43,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,562 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,251 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 35,961 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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VN51 SYG is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VN51 SYG, 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 VN51 SYG registered?

VN51 SYG is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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