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VU51 HOA

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

175,334 mi
Last recorded175,334 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 HOA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 175,334 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 172,445 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 168,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 165,587 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 165,496 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 162,038 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 159,612 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 155,585 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 3 Nov 2017 151,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 142,745 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 130,044 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 130,044 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 121,585 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 113,225 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 104,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,804 miles

wear in brake discs.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 85,988 miles

front brake discs worn on inner faces.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 75,686 miles

brake discs worn on inner faces.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,163 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,296 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 53,284 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HOA is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VU51 HOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU51 HOA registered?

VU51 HOA is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is VU51 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 HOA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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