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PJ02 WBN

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,578 mi
Last recorded137,578 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 WBN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 137,578 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 137,576 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,449 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 136,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 133,126 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 133,126 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 132,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 131,501 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 131,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,322 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 124,481 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 120,092 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 120,092 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 118,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,619 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 109,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 103,367 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 103,367 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 89,529 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 89,529 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 81,800 miles

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

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

handbrake travel to excess

rear discs rusty edges

Pass 23 Aug 2007 73,281 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,138 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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PJ02 WBN is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ02 WBN, 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 PJ02 WBN registered?

PJ02 WBN is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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