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YR51 PWF

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,751 mi
Last recorded78,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 PWF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake imbalance o/s rear

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,556 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake lever high (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,455 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,095 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 54,095 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake slight bind when checked by hand

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,208 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 49,208 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,512 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,413 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 31,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PWF is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PWF, 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 YR51 PWF registered?

YR51 PWF is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is YR51 PWF safe to buy?

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