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M55 TRR

2002 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,347 mi
Last recorded129,347 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 TRR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 129,347 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 129,306 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 127,131 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 126,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 126,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 125,875 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 125,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 124,569 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

NSF brake disc shield loose

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 123,813 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 17 Sep 2012 118,552 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 118,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 113,322 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 113,293 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 107,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,658 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 86,607 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,688 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 67,687 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 57,680 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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M55 TRR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M55 TRR, 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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M55 TRR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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