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LA02 APU

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,292 mi
Last recorded100,292 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 APU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,292 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Front tyre age cracked

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Pass 15 May 2015 99,782 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,781 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 98,865 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 98,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,650 miles

front number plate started to deteriorate

rear brake discs inner brake surface corroded and brake line reduced

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,209 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 90,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,794 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 48,794 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LA02 APU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LA02 APU, 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 LA02 APU registered?

LA02 APU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is LA02 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 APU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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