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YF02 NUV

2002 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,518 mi
Last recorded57,518 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 NUV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 57,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,194 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 52,194 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,891 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 49,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,055 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 48,055 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,883 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 43,509 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,509 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,036 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 42,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,430 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 38,941 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,537 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 32,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 25,506 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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YF02 NUV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF02 NUV, 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

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What year was YF02 NUV registered?

YF02 NUV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is YF02 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF02 NUV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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