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YT51 XPH

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,882 mi
Last recorded95,882 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 95,882 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ALL UNDERSIDE SUSPENSION/BRAKING AND COILS SPRINGS VERY RUSTED

BLUE SMOKE NOTED DURING EMISSION TEST

BRAKE SERVO CASING VERY RUSTED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY..POOR BEAM IMAGE

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE POOR CONDITION

POWER STEERING PIPING VERY RUSTED

Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,308 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 95,237 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust manifold appears to be leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damage

Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,820 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 83,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 73,712 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 73,712 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 65,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,333 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 56,333 miles

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

Front discs corroded on inner surfaces

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,725 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,153 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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YT51 XPH is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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