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H492 JBJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,781 mi
Last recorded89,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 JBJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,781 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill has been repaired

Fail 16 Jul 2018 89,781 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer sill has been repaired

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,643 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 86,639 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 80,057 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread

slight play n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 10 Mar 2007 73,059 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 73,044 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H492 JBJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H492 JBJ, 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 H492 JBJ registered?

H492 JBJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is H492 JBJ safe to buy?

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