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T196 ALR

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

57,085 mi
Last recorded57,085 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 ALR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 57,085 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak The cat and tail box (flange excessively corroded/damaged) (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut at the bead of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Badly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 56,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak the cat and tail box (flange excessively corroded/damaged) (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut at the bead of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted badly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,860 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 54,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,894 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 52,892 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,826 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 51,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 May 2013 51,136 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,134 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 49,154 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 49,154 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 40,175 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 40,109 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside reg plate light dim.

Oil leak

Slight play at offside steering rack arm.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,175 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 34,139 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by pitting so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,192 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2006 27,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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T196 ALR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 T196 ALR, 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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T196 ALR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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