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MT02 GYP

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,699 mi
Last recorded121,699 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 GYP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2018 118,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 118,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 113,667 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 113,667 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs pitted

offside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 94,153 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,068 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,918 miles

banging on front nothing found at time of test

front brake disc very heavily corroded

nearside front coil spring heavily corroded

offside rear coil spring heavily corroded

undwer body heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,191 miles

oil around engine area

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,176 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

coolant level on minimum

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked on tread no cords yet exposed

offside front brake squealing on roller brake tester

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,110 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 40,108 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

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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MT02 GYP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT02 GYP, 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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MT02 GYP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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