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G261 WNJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 WNJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,863 miles

Battery is defective

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

car is not fitted with front wing side repeaters

front and rear tyres are of different sizes

handbrake requires a good pull

Fail 10 Oct 2011 78,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery is defective

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car is not fitted with front wing side repeaters

front and rear tyres are of different sizes

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,908 miles

handbrake is long

Fail 19 Oct 2010 75,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

handbrake is long

Fail 11 Oct 2010 75,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

N/S/F Fog light insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,731 miles

Oil leak

hand brake high

Pass 13 Dec 2008 69,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,396 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 109,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 106,943 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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G261 WNJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G261 WNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G261 WNJ registered?

G261 WNJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is G261 WNJ safe to buy?

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