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GL51 YHE

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,295 mi
Last recorded64,295 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 YHE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 64,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 64,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 60,117 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 60,109 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bad engine oil leak as oil cap missing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,739 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 58,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake lever is nearing the end of its travel

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,065 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 56,050 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,171 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 39,209 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 39,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,253 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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GL51 YHE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL51 YHE, 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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GL51 YHE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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