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GY02 RXT

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,624 mi
Last recorded128,624 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 RXT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 128,624 miles

both antiroll bars rusty

both head lamps hazy

chassis corroded

o/s/r tyre old/perished

p.a.s pipes rusty

parking brake just passed requirements

Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 124,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,842 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 121,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,376 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 119,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 118,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,638 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2014 117,635 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 117,632 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 97,659 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 95,969 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 88,056 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 78,075 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2008 61,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,171 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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GY02 RXT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY02 RXT, 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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GY02 RXT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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