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H955 POJ

2002 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,207 mi
Last recorded102,207 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 POJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,207 miles

Offside Front tyres worn edges

all brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 102,207 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

all brake disc corroded

both side repeater not fitted in the correct slots

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack offside inner tie rod corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,868 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 100,865 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate in window screen but can be seen

offside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to see cords

Pass 20 Sep 2011 99,982 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear 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 16 Apr 2010 96,428 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2010 96,413 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 92,764 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 92,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 89,384 miles

as before

Fail 6 Jul 2006 89,384 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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H955 POJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H955 POJ, 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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H955 POJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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