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H261 FRP

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,555 mi
Last recorded115,555 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH261 FRP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,555 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,492 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,781 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 96,655 miles

hand brake performance only just acceptable

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,934 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,917 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 92,321 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 92,321 miles

Nearside Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 91,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in front rollbar links and bushes

slight play in rear rollbar links and bushes

Fail 13 Jan 2012 91,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in front rollbar links and bushes

slight play in rear rollbar links and bushes

Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2009 90,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,383 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 86,062 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2006 78,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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H261 FRP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 H261 FRP, 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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H261 FRP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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