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NV02 AUR

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 AUR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,020 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 72,538 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 70,299 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,259 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 70,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jets not working on nearside (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,708 miles

water leak on pipe at o/s/f

Fail 16 Oct 2018 68,705 miles

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

water leak on pipe at o/s/f

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,343 miles

both rear brake discs pitted slightly on inner face

Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,373 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 66,373 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,079 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 63,079 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,016 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 55,016 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,035 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 56,035 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 56,030 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,306 miles

parking brake has less effort on offside

Fail 7 Aug 2012 43,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

parking brake has less effort on offside

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,723 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,926 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,370 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,016 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 20,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 13,789 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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NV02 AUR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NV02 AUR, 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 NV02 AUR registered?

NV02 AUR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is NV02 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV02 AUR shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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