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TAZ 7818

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,080 mi
Last recorded76,080 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 7818
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 76,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 75,137 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front corrosion present on suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear corrosion present on suspension components

corrosion present on under body

Fail 28 Apr 2021 75,130 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front corrosion present on suspension components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear corrosion present on suspension components

corrosion present on under body

Pass 23 Jan 2020 73,724 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 43,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 71,022 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 70,966 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 68,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,443 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,911 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit with tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 62,826 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit with tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 60,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

travel in handbrake lever, recommend attention

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,643 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,250 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,387 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 51,387 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,051 miles

front discs slightly scored

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,357 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 41,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,909 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 34,909 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,390 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,475 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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TAZ 7818 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TAZ 7818, 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 TAZ 7818 registered?

TAZ 7818 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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