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MIB 3117

2002 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

210,082 mi
Last recorded210,082 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 3117
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2012 210,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Minimal parking brake reserve travel.

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

Offside front track rod end boot split

Offside rear tyre raised tread worn

Oil leak

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear numberplate cracked

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 204,683 miles

handbrake lever travel could be better

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and has slight blow

slight play in offside of steering rack

steering wheel rim in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2011 204,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever travel could be better

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and has slight blow

slight play in offside of steering rack

steering wheel rim in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2010 199,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Minimal handbrake reserve travel

Oil leak

Rear brakes fluctuate slightly on tester.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 199,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Minimal handbrake reserve travel

Oil leak

Rear brakes fluctuate slightly on tester.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 188,176 miles

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

exhaust has slight blow from cat

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

steering rack worn slight play in nearside

washers could be better

Fail 8 Jan 2009 188,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust has slight blow from cat

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn very low in middle

steering rack worn slight play in nearside

washers could be better

Pass 4 Jan 2008 171,066 miles

wipers could be better

slight play in nearside of steering rack

exhaust catalyst starting to blow around lambda probe flange

Fail 4 Jan 2008 171,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust catalyst starting to blow around lambda probe flange

slight play in nearside of steering rack

wipers could be better

Pass 14 Dec 2006 150,474 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 150,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

wiper blades could be better

Pass 28 Dec 2005 130,122 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

suspect tracking out

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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MIB 3117 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MIB 3117, 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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MIB 3117 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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