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M444 NUU

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,681 mi
Last recorded56,681 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 NUU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,681 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion to all front and rear areas including all steering suspension and braking components

Fail 15 Dec 2020 56,681 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion to all front and rear areas including all steering suspension and braking components

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,318 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion to all front and rear areas including all steering suspension and braking components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,443 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,979 miles

general under bodycorrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,440 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

offside rear handbrake low efforts

Fail 21 Apr 2016 46,440 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

offside rear handbrake low efforts

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,755 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front and nearside front shock absorber gaiters split

rear anti roll bar surface corroded

rear suspension support bars surface corrded

rear suspension tie bars surfaced corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 44,755 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front and nearside front shock absorber gaiters split

rear anti roll bar surface corroded

rear suspension support bars surface corrded

rear suspension tie bars surfaced corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,934 miles

both front wipers splitting

unable to fully inspect underside and under bonnet due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2014 43,934 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both front wipers splitting

car has lost all brake fluid and brake performance is very poor . no visible leaks were found . advise srongly what brake system is fully inspected to find source of loss

unable to fully inspect underside and under bonnet due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,988 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light on

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

misting of fluid around offside rear brake caliper handbrake pivot

odd size tyres on front to rear

rear brake discs corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,587 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

damage to nsf tyre sidewall

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear & nsf wheel rims dented

corrosion to exhaust, & heatshields rattling

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,766 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 29,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,659 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 25,659 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,642 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,732 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in o/s/r tyre wall, [close to limmit

slight brake bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,128 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 21,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/sr tyre has a small cut in .inner side waLL

Pass 17 Feb 2006 19,427 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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M444 NUU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M444 NUU, 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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M444 NUU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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