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SV52 CJY

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,596 mi
Last recorded100,596 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 CJY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2017 100,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,936 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,926 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,781 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,212 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,354 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 73,240 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,741 miles

steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 43,882 miles

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,980 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 31,288 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 31,206 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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SV52 CJY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV52 CJY, 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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SV52 CJY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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