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SP52 VLA

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,598 mi
Last recorded85,598 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 VLA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 85,598 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F inner wing corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R inner arch holed but not affecting overall strength. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F, N/S/F, and O/S/R tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION COMONENTS CORRODED AND RUBBER BUSHES PERISHED.

Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,875 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front wheels. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F inner wing holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F inner wing corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R inner arch holed but not affecting overall strength. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F, N/S/F, and O/S/R tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION COMONENTS CORRODED AND RUBBER BUSHES PERISHED.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 74,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,569 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & near wearbands

Fail 16 Apr 2012 55,646 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & near wearbands

Pass 26 May 2011 53,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 46,990 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,439 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 30,912 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 53,152 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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SP52 VLA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SP52 VLA, 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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SP52 VLA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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