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RJ02 GNY

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,143 mi
Last recorded100,143 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 GNY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,143 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 100,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering subframe (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,460 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 92,197 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 92,156 miles

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

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

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

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,023 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 87,957 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,005 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 80,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,176 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 64,375 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,131 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,483 miles

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

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

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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RJ02 GNY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ02 GNY, 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 RJ02 GNY registered?

RJ02 GNY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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