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RIL 4616

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,636 mi
Last recorded106,636 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 4616
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 106,636 miles

brake pipes surface rust

front springs rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2010 106,634 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake pipes surface rust

front springs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2009 105,437 miles

near side rear inner cv boot split

near side steering rack arm has slight play in knuckle joint

Fail 22 Jul 2009 105,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 90,104 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,740 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 64,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 141,461 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner treads

hand brake lever has large amount of travel

n/s/f brake hose cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2005 141,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres wearing on inner treads

n/s/f flexi brake hose cracking

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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RIL 4616 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RIL 4616, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIL 4616 registered?

RIL 4616 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is RIL 4616 safe to buy?

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