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SB02 SJB

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,534 mi
Last recorded61,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 SJB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,534 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 61,324 miles

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

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

osr handbrake cable sized

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,250 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,272 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 36,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,552 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,836 miles

inner faces of front brake discs corroded †o/s/f tyre tread depth low & perished †both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,761 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 21,761 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SB02 SJB is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB02 SJB, 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 SB02 SJB registered?

SB02 SJB is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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