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MU52 CHU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU52 CHU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 101,579 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

both n/s and o/s suepension bellows worn excessively

eml light illuminated

engine oil leak

front suspension springs corroded n/s and o/s

Pass 3 May 2013 77,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 May 2013 77,798 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2012 71,767 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 71,760 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

coolant cap missing

engine management light showing

nearside front inner wheel arch inscure

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,492 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 45,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,300 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,628 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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MU52 CHU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MU52 CHU, 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 MU52 CHU registered?

MU52 CHU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is MU52 CHU safe to buy?

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