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GX02 PMB

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,965 mi
Last recorded132,965 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 PMB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 132,965 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 4 Nov 2016 132,922 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 22 Oct 2015 131,580 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

parking brake only just met the required limits

Pass 11 Sep 2014 125,757 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 125,757 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 120,751 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 120,751 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 114,600 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,171 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2011 109,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2009 102,143 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 102,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 51,116 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE ON SIDEWALL KEEP A CHECK.

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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GX02 PMB is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX02 PMB, 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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What year was GX02 PMB registered?

GX02 PMB is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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