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M55 HDW

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,688 mi
Last recorded99,688 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 HDW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 99,688 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 99,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,455 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,579 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 96,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,186 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,602 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 94,602 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,468 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe bracket missing/broken

Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,525 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,865 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,183 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 54,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,321 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 46,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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M55 HDW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M55 HDW, 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 M55 HDW registered?

M55 HDW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is M55 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 HDW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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