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SN02 URA

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,320 mi
Last recorded12,320 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 URA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 12,320 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly corroded

serious engine oil leak

slight corrosion to underside of car

upper and lower plastic covers fitted not allowing inspection of components

vehicle is higher on front than at the rear

Fail 7 Oct 2015 123,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut severely distorted nut loose, marked in yellow (2.4.G.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure nut loose, marked in yellow (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat seat belt buckle not bolted to seat frame (5.2.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

front discs slightly corroded

lowering springs fitted to rear

upper and lower plastic covers fitted not allowing inspection of components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise-o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 103,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 103,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,191 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 94,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 85,233 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,892 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,884 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,878 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front and both rear brake discs heavily corroded, pitted and scored

both front shock absorbers worn and bellows split

both rear tyres at wear indicators

engine management light staying on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,071 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 69,061 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2008 62,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,522 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,455 miles

nearside door and side panel accident damaged

travel at parking brake lever

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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SN02 URA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN02 URA, 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 SN02 URA registered?

SN02 URA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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