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RJ51 OLC

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OLC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 119,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 118,194 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 113,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 108,633 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,798 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 103,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 94,641 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 81,177 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 81,177 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose/ rattling

Pass 18 May 2009 71,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,285 miles

coolant level low

Fail 3 Apr 2008 52,266 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

coolant level low

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,367 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,510 miles

Advise the brake out of balance on the steered road wheels is 25% & the max is 25% & may indicate they may need attention at a later date

Fail 4 Apr 2006 30,510 miles

Advise the brake out of balance on the steered road wheels is 25% & the max is 25% & may indicate they may need attention at a later date

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

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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RJ51 OLC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJ51 OLC, 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 RJ51 OLC registered?

RJ51 OLC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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