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YG51 VLC

2001 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,852 mi
Last recorded95,852 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 VLC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 95,852 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 94,995 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 93,669 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 92,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 91,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 89,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 88,223 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 85,162 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,642 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,336 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 76,336 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 76,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,908 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management fault warning lamp remains illuminated

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,015 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 65,886 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,482 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 61,482 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,440 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,186 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,130 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,473 miles

Offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 31 Oct 2005 30,884 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 30,884 miles

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

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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YG51 VLC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG51 VLC, 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 YG51 VLC registered?

YG51 VLC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is YG51 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG51 VLC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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