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NK02 AWG

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,711 mi
Last recorded87,711 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 AWG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,711 miles

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,927 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 80,927 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 80,759 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 80,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,246 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,445 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 78,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 78,608 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,845 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 76,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,385 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 75,385 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,574 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 71,574 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,301 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,791 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,258 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 65,252 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

DISCS ARE CORRODED AND NOISY WHEN BRAKING IT IS LESSING WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN

N/S/REAR PARTS ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE HAS A LOWER LEVEL THAN THE N/S ABOUT 45% LESS

O/S/R PARTS HEAVILY CORRODED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,040 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,741 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,231 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,158 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 28,400 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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NK02 AWG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NK02 AWG, 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 NK02 AWG registered?

NK02 AWG is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is NK02 AWG safe to buy?

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