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GY02 RXW

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,958 mi
Last recorded60,958 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 RXW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,958 miles

engine management light lit

Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light lit

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,405 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 53,397 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,820 miles

slight exhaust blow front flange gasket to flexy pipe

Fail 5 Jun 2009 47,820 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight exhaust blow front flange gasket to flexy pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,378 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 41,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,867 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 35,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,747 miles

1.Outer sills & under bonnet not checked due to covers †2.Brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers †3.Front brake discs corroding, pads not checked †4.o/s/r tyre cracking intread †5.handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,580 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 RXW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RXW, 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 GY02 RXW registered?

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

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