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M387 AJN

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

117,040 mi
Last recorded117,040 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM387 AJN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 117,040 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/front rack arm slight play

shield under vehicle insecure (damage)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 117,039 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/front rack arm slight play

shield under vehicle insecure (damage)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,879 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 116,879 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 116,871 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M387 AJN is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M387 AJN, 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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M387 AJN is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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