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DV51 VBA

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,704 mi
Last recorded111,704 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VBA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,704 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 111,686 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,983 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,980 miles

Emissions not tested reference major exhaust leakage (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play external u/j corroding and has play ...advise repairs req soon (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure to mounting point allowing flexi to foul (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2016 103,504 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2016 103,504 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,150 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,838 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,838 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 88,211 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four tyres cracking on side walls or tread.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 86,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four tyres cracking on side walls or tread.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,653 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake discs worn

both front brake flexi hoses ferrules corroding

both rear brake discs worn

handbrake needs adjusting

rear undertray insecure

slight condensation inside headlight glasses

Pass 3 Mar 2010 78,834 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 78,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear hand brake cable seizing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,140 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,634 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 87,172 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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DV51 VBA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 DV51 VBA, 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV51 VBA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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