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L165 YRP

2002 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

130,006 mi
Last recorded130,006 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 YRP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 130,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 128,319 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 127,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 122,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 120,949 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,975 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,731 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 108,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 104,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,738 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 88,422 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,072 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2006 72,586 miles

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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L165 YRP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L165 YRP, 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 L165 YRP registered?

L165 YRP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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