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X997 OBK

2002 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 OBK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,313 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn smooth

o/s/f tyre wall showing signs of age cracking

o/s/r tyre low tread depth 1.6-2mm

oil pressure switch leaking oil

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,839 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,006 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 77,006 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,680 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 31 Oct 2008 67,100 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 67,100 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 49,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

had chassis repair to o/s/f

Pass 16 Jul 2007 49,388 miles

had chassis repair to o/s/f

Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,459 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

solight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 12 Sep 2005 28,635 miles

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

slight cracking at both wiper blades

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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X997 OBK is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X997 OBK, 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 X997 OBK registered?

X997 OBK is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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