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YC51 LXA

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,639 mi
Last recorded55,639 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 LXA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 55,639 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 43,180 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 29,543 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 29,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 24,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,176 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 22,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 21,595 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,801 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,246 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 16,921 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 14,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 12,503 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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YC51 LXA is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC51 LXA, 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 YC51 LXA registered?

YC51 LXA is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is YC51 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 LXA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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