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RL52 VVG

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VVG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 85,167 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,949 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 84,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 83,427 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 83,346 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,563 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 81,558 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,612 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,411 miles

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

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

n/s/front & o/s/front shocker dust covers dropped down strut

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,125 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 61,118 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 58,328 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 56,105 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 56,105 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 50,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,830 miles

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 Feb 2008 39,114 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,488 miles

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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RL52 VVG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RL52 VVG, 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 RL52 VVG registered?

RL52 VVG is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is RL52 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 VVG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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