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SM52 UAB

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,219 mi
Last recorded35,219 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 UAB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 35,219 miles

Nearside Front strut boot torn

Nearside Front washers poor

underbody corrossion

Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 33,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,918 miles

handbrake effort poor at n/s.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 31,918 miles

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

handbrake effort poor at n/s.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,064 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 31,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 29,671 miles

Engine coolant at minimum

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper blade streaky

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,671 miles

Engine coolant at minimum

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

Nearside wiper blade streaky

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 27,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,371 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 25,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 215 45 16

Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 215 45 16

Pass 8 Dec 2008 22,464 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 15,075 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 UAB is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UAB, 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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SM52 UAB is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is SM52 UAB safe to buy?

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