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V522 HUY

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,926 mi
Last recorded116,926 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV522 HUY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 116,926 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,761 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,366 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 115,351 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished and cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all anti roll bar link rubber boots starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,986 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 113,984 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 111,109 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 111,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,869 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 106,836 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,077 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,690 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 97,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,585 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 89,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 81,979 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 74,001 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 64,867 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Fail 8 Jan 2011 64,867 miles

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

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,025 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,325 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 18 Jan 2008 41,131 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,721 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 24,911 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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V522 HUY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V522 HUY, 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 V522 HUY registered?

V522 HUY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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