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YT51 LJN

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,277 mi
Last recorded99,277 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 LJN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 99,277 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front wishbone corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 99,214 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side front wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle covered with underseal

Pass 5 Apr 2021 99,167 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle covered with underseal

Fail 5 Apr 2021 99,167 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle covered with underseal

Pass 23 Nov 2019 96,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 96,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,088 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,049 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,493 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak front coolant pipe ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 86,639 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded onto the steering rack (2.3.2)

engine has a oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 86,639 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded onto the steering rack (2.3.2)

engine has a oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,889 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 82,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,928 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 81,879 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)

steering u/j corroied

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,612 miles

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

front strut dust cover split

radiator cap missing

signs of corrosion on suspension

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 68,031 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,152 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,244 miles

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

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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YT51 LJN is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YT51 LJN, 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 YT51 LJN registered?

YT51 LJN is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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