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YL51 AMK

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,000 mi
Last recorded58,000 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 AMK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 57,200 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 56,463 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 56,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,845 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,760 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,852 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,528 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,017 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,998 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 25,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,416 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,142 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 19,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,449 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 13,881 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 13,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 10,957 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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YL51 AMK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YL51 AMK, 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 YL51 AMK registered?

YL51 AMK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is YL51 AMK safe to buy?

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