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XHZ 7979

2002 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,091 mi
Last recorded106,091 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHZ 7979
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 106,091 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 105,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 104,105 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 103,130 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 103,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 101,661 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 101,634 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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XHZ 7979 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XHZ 7979, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XHZ 7979?

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What year was XHZ 7979 registered?

XHZ 7979 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is XHZ 7979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XHZ 7979 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XHZ 7979 have outstanding finance?

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