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NT02 CJE

2002 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,409 mi
Last recorded128,409 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT02 CJE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 128,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively x4 all wheels, also discs have slight surface corrosion, it would appear that the vehicle has been stood for a while. (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 128,331 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 128,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 124,653 miles

Front headlights discoloured but not seriously reducing light output

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 112,654 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2018 112,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,610 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 102,059 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 96,446 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,493 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 91,493 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,228 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 89,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,547 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 86,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,438 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracking

nearside rear shocker boot damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2011 82,438 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear shocker boot damaged

offside rear tyre tread cracking

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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NT02 CJE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NT02 CJE, 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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NT02 CJE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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