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RY02 VLZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,367 mi
Last recorded173,367 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 VLZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2015 173,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 1 Nov 2014 155,733 miles

engine oil on the low mark.

slight binding on,o/s/r brake.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 155,733 miles

engine oil on the low mark.

slight binding on,o/s/r brake.

Fail 26 Oct 2013 137,082 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 137,082 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 116,623 miles

all brake pads are worn to 4 mm.

engine oil level is on the low mark,changed the oil and topped up.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 116,623 miles

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

all brake pads are worn to 4 mm.

engine oil level is on the low mark,changed the oil and topped up.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 95,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,105 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 90,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

long handbrake travel,but good brake application.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,406 miles

long handbrake travel,but good brake application.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,946 miles

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

advise both front tyres worn inner edge

advise n/s rear tyre on 1.6 advise replace ment

Fail 25 Jun 2008 78,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,133 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 56,093 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 56,093 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 52,592 miles

chip in windscreen just outside wiper sweep zone A

handbrake long

nail in tyre

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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RY02 VLZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RY02 VLZ, 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 RY02 VLZ registered?

RY02 VLZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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