MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side rear tyre getting low on tread
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W178 HKL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W178 HKL, 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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W178 HKL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is W178 HKL safe to buy?
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