2001 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · AE51 VNU
2001 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 127,249 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE51 VNU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 127,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE51 VNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Mr2 (AE51 VNU) between April 2024 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AE51 VNU Mileage History
- 12/04/2024127,249 mi
- 12/04/2024127,249 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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