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PN02 VKS

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,027 mi
Last recorded108,027 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 VKS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2023 108,027 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected all pipes corroded . 1 pipe leaking due to corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

wheel berrings not tested due to binding brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2019 106,185 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,027 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 106,027 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,002 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 106,002 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 104,992 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 104,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,428 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,567 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 91,124 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,905 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,257 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 86,257 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,063 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2009 61,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,629 miles

Coolant leak

ecu light on

main water pipe from front to rear under car heavily corroded and leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,482 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 45,482 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,806 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

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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PN02 VKS is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN02 VKS, 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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PN02 VKS is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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