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SM52 DLZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 DLZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 132,193 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 132,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 131,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,255 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,952 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 Mar 2016 127,952 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2015 124,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 124,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 120,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,947 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2009 83,782 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,546 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,493 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 41,674 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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SM52 DLZ 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 81.3%.

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 SM52 DLZ, 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 SM52 DLZ registered?

SM52 DLZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is SM52 DLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 DLZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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