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T26 JDL

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,760 mi
Last recorded87,760 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 JDL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 87,760 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 87,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 87,543 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 87,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 87,532 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 87,434 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 87,434 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 87,293 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear subframe next to Engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,878 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,749 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 86,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 86,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,851 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Offside front tyre cracking

Poor image to offside front head lamp

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,320 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 82,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear brake has slight bind

Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,579 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,579 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 67,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 60,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,881 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,267 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 39,681 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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T26 JDL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T26 JDL, 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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T26 JDL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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