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NY02 AVZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,015 mi
Last recorded85,015 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY02 AVZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak main coolant hose connection ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 80,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,557 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 77,553 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 76,894 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf osf around suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

nsr sill /panel corroded and holed

nsr tyre cracked and perishing

Fail 22 May 2018 76,890 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf osf around suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

nsr sill /panel corroded and holed

nsr tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill/quarter panel weak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both at limit (2.3.2)

park brake effort only just meets requirements. recommend rear service brake be serviced/repaired

Fail 14 Jul 2015 72,643 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,643 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 61,325 miles

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,781 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,790 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,335 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,782 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,598 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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NY02 AVZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NY02 AVZ, 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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NY02 AVZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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