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J244 MHC

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,254 mi
Last recorded113,254 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 113,254 miles

corrosion apparent on all metal brake - suspension and steering components

Fail 25 May 2012 113,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion apparent on all metal brake - suspension and steering components

Pass 1 Jul 2009 113,218 miles

Engine warning lights on

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 113,218 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine warning lights on

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 112,517 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

unable to see all brake pipes and steering and suspension plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2007 112,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

unable to see all brake pipes and steering and suspension plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2006 111,269 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 111,247 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 108,206 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 108,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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J244 MHC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J244 MHC, 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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J244 MHC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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