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LF51 UVB

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,561 mi
Last recorded109,561 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UVB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,561 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 109,495 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2016 109,429 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 97,773 miles

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

front tyres near legal limit.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,773 miles

front tyres near legal limit.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 89,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,808 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,388 miles

front coil springs corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,374 miles

front brake discs pitted/worn, o.s.f. coil spring corroded.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 83,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs pitted/worn, o.s.f. coil spring corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 80,828 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 80,828 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 77,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,615 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

handbrake reserve slightly low

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perished on sidewalls

slight scoring on front and rear brake discs

very slight oil stains on engine

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,025 miles

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake discs

front tyres perishing

n/s rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,744 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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LF51 UVB is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LF51 UVB, 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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LF51 UVB is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is LF51 UVB safe to buy?

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