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VA02 SVR

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,939 mi
Last recorded115,939 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 SVR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,939 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 115,939 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 105,064 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2019 105,064 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front split (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML illuminated

Offside Front Headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,954 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,952 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,693 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,359 miles

lower braking effort nearside handbrake

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,053 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 84,053 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,740 miles

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

Handbrake lever travel high.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,594 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,928 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 66,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,310 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,355 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 35,353 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,704 miles

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

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

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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VA02 SVR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA02 SVR, 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 VA02 SVR registered?

VA02 SVR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is VA02 SVR safe to buy?

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