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L3 VAP

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 VAP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 132,206 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 131,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,292 miles

mil light on

Fail 5 Aug 2020 131,031 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

mil light on

Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,127 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 128,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 128,553 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 128,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,825 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

engine lamp on

handbrake travel high

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 47,802 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering universal joint (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

engine lamp on

handbrake travel high

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,609 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 107,609 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,098 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 95,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,040 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 73,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,686 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 65,932 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 65,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,318 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 58,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,020 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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L3 VAP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L3 VAP, 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 L3 VAP registered?

L3 VAP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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