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L210 NUD

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,393 mi
Last recorded119,393 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL210 NUD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 119,393 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 119,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint mounting bolt not tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut not tight (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 118,629 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 118,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 116,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 116,007 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2013 113,572 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 113,572 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 113,238 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,764 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2010 108,654 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 102,506 miles

ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH BRAIDED TYPE. ALL APPEAR OK

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 95,541 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 95,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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L210 NUD is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L210 NUD, 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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L210 NUD is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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