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SL02 VKR

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,266 mi
Last recorded66,266 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 VKR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 65,624 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 65,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 64,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,177 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,393 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,534 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 62,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 60,770 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,985 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 59,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 59,727 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,685 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 54,679 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,372 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 47,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,273 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 42,266 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,057 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,280 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,006 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,980 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 28,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,804 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 26,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 24,308 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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SL02 VKR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL02 VKR, 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 SL02 VKR registered?

SL02 VKR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is SL02 VKR safe to buy?

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