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YR51 CDF

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,635 mi
Last recorded121,635 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 CDF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 121,635 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides rear/front (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 122,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both rear lamps insecure

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

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

Offside Front seat belt retraction poor

sump excessively corroded and leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2015 119,223 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 119,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 110,833 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 110,833 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 105,701 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 105,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 88,081 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 May 2011 73,770 miles

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

hand brake has long travell

nsf tyre tread split but no cordes showing

Fail 24 May 2011 73,770 miles

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

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

hand brake has long travell

nsf tyre tread split but no cordes showing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,754 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,719 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 46,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,870 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,870 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,383 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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YR51 CDF is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR51 CDF, 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 YR51 CDF registered?

YR51 CDF is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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