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VU51 URR

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 118,950 miles

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

handbrake/ parking brake efficiency slightly low

offside front headlamp mounting bracket cracked/ repaired

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2023 118,924 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2022 118,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/r15-89v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 13 Nov 2021 111,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,061 miles

imbalance between parking brakes and poor effort - advise investigation

nearside front wing damaged

offside rear shock absorber damp

oil seepage

rear tyres larger than fronts

wipers poor

Pass 16 May 2019 108,521 miles

fluid leak at front of vehicle - advise investigation

nearside front wing damage

oil seepage

rear tyres larger than fronts

Pass 17 May 2018 108,141 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 108,137 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 107,743 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 107,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,061 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 107,046 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 99,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 93,048 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked/deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2014 93,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracked/deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 87,740 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2012 82,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,468 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,016 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,544 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,088 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,581 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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VU51 URR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 URR, 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 VU51 URR registered?

VU51 URR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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