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R2 OXX

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,558 mi
Last recorded139,558 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 OXX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 139,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2017 127,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 119,522 miles

engine man light on

Fail 7 May 2016 119,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Apr 2016 119,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 108,826 miles

engine man light on

Fail 2 Apr 2015 108,815 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 108,770 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 97,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,843 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 82,933 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,949 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,442 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 73,403 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 65,955 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 65,955 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,925 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,812 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 41,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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R2 OXX 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 57.1%.

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 R2 OXX, 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 R2 OXX registered?

R2 OXX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is R2 OXX safe to buy?

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