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NA02 EPL

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,491 mi
Last recorded104,491 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA02 EPL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 104,491 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 104,438 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 104,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 103,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 101,317 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 101,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 99,477 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 99,451 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 99,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,665 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub Frame Shows Signs Of Welding Repairs But Coated In Under Seal Unable To Fully Inspect

Fail 31 Aug 2016 96,518 miles

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

rear brake application uneven 40% (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub Frame Coated In Under Seal Unable To Fully Inspect

Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,483 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear subframe coated in underseal unable to fully inspect repaired areas

Underbody Covers Fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 92,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking flexi to caliper joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear subframe coated in underseal unable to fully inspect repaired areas

Underbody Covers Fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,422 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle underbody pitted with rust

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,001 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre treads slightly cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,001 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside front tyre tread seperating/cracked

offside front tyre tread seperating/cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2014 88,001 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre tread seperating/cracked

offside front tyre tread seperating/cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,024 miles

2 x front tyres starting to crack

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,023 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both nearside front and offside front tyres starting to crack

engine managment light illuminated indicating fault

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,022 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r+n/s/r tyre tread cracked

steering uj corroded

tight spot on steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,086 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 75,085 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 70,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsf disk scored

Fail 11 Jan 2011 70,670 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsf disk scored

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,804 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,935 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 57,749 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 50,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,638 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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NA02 EPL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 NA02 EPL, 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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NA02 EPL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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