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YR51 CEK

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,806 mi
Last recorded70,806 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 CEK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 69,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to power rack (2.3.2)

malfunction lamp on dash

undershields fitted unable to fully inspect brake and fuel components

Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,517 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to power rack (2.3.2)

malfunction lamp on dash

undershields fitted unable to fully inspect brake and fuel components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 10 Oct 2014 61,821 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot coverd with plastic

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,342 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 54,342 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,866 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Cover under bonnet unable to see components

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare wheel missing

Fail 6 Oct 2008 54,265 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Cover under bonnet unable to see components

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,729 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 49,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 35,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper split

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 CEK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CEK, 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 CEK registered?

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

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