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W178 HKL

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,443 mi
Last recorded103,443 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 HKL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2014 103,443 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,206 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 94,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,559 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 91,559 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 76,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 76,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,641 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 56,543 miles

off side rear tyre getting low on tread

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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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.

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