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GU52 NLA

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 NLA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 105,829 miles

Slight play from nearside front 'inner' rack joints

Fail 13 Jan 2017 105,829 miles

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

Slight play from nearside front 'inner' rack joints

Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,036 miles

(slight) play movement from nearside track-rod end

Handbrake travel high / long

rear brake pads becoming low / thin

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,643 miles

(slight) play to 'inner' steering rack joint

Fail 22 Jan 2015 87,643 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

(slight) play to 'inner' steering rack joint

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs poor & corroded (offside very close to excess)

Handbrake travel high (close to excess)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,336 miles

(slight) play from nearside inner steering rack joint

Both front sunvisors loose & close to becoming insecure

Front brake imbalance high

Handbrake travel long -close to becoming excessive-

Nearside rear wheel stiff to move & turn by hand

Fail 21 Jan 2013 73,311 miles

(slight) play / movement from nearside front track-rod end ball joint & 'inner' rack joint

Exhaust blow from around flexi / down pipe joint -close to excess-

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid pn min level

Power steering pipes to power rack coroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,311 miles

(slight) play / movement from nearside front track-rod end ball joint & 'inner' rack joint

Exhaust blow from around flexi / down pipe joint -close to excess-

Power steering fluid pn min level

Power steering pipes to power rack coroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 63,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,713 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 53,461 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

advise park brake long travel

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

accident repair to front and rear of car

parking brake lever travel high, effort just reaches minimum requiment

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,156 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,965 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 39,560 miles

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2005 28,418 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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GU52 NLA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU52 NLA, 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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GU52 NLA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is GU52 NLA safe to buy?

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