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VU51 HHP

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,069 mi
Last recorded133,069 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 HHP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 133,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency was 17% meaning it was very lucky to pass as the legal minimum percentage is 16%

Rear Clutch fluid hose chafed to the extent that cords are now showing

Pass 16 Oct 2017 132,972 miles

Both front Tyres deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 80kg (3.7.B.6b)

Central Rear clutch hydraulic hose twisted and chaffed excessively on metal pipe inner cords exposed

Pass 2 Sep 2016 127,073 miles
Fail 27 May 2016

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

Fail 13 May 2016 17,028 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 120,572 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 120,570 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 115,080 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Apr 2014 115,080 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,844 miles

Oil leak

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant pipe leaking at front

Pass 26 Mar 2012 102,628 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,972 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,676 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,734 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 51,734 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 38,836 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 38,836 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU51 HHP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU51 HHP, 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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VU51 HHP is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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