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H247 FRV

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,722 mi
Last recorded97,722 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH247 FRV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 97,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 94,428 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 91,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,348 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,419 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 88,419 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 84,649 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 84,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 82,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 82,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 94,892 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 94,892 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 93,273 miles

as test 602758276230

emmisions just within limits.

Fail 5 Oct 2006 93,273 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

engine misfire

heavey surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs.

play noted to s/rack knuckle joints.

Fail 1 Jun 2006 93,719 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion noted to front & rear brake discs.n/s/r has been overheated.

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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H247 FRV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H247 FRV, 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 H247 FRV registered?

H247 FRV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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