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H528 FRV

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

207,457 mi
Last recorded207,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH528 FRV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 207,457 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 207,457 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 191,025 miles

Front Brake pads appear to be incorrect for vehicle

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 191,025 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 191,025 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 182,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 177,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

rear brakes binding slightly

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link close to limit(no covers?)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 177,708 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front coil springs starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

rear brakes binding slightly

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link close to limit(no covers?)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 175,012 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 175,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 167,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 167,540 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 160,359 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 160,359 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 156,085 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

handbrake lever high

Fail 11 Mar 2010 156,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Mar 2009 147,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2009 147,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 142,153 miles

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

slight movement anti roll bar drop links

Pass 15 Mar 2007 133,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 124,496 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 124,496 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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H528 FRV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H528 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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H528 FRV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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