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MR02 SPM

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,309 mi
Last recorded65,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 SPM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,309 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,025 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,706 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,562 miles

knock on off side front suspension suspect top strut mount unable to inspect due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 64,343 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,707 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 62,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,555 miles

Offside Front Coil spring slight corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,553 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 59,529 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,783 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,046 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,046 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,875 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,928 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,965 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,776 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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MR02 SPM is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MR02 SPM, 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 MR02 SPM registered?

MR02 SPM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is MR02 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR02 SPM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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