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YN51 LJA

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

143,001 mi
Last recorded143,001 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 LJA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 143,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 133,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 124,319 miles

off side parking brake efficiency low .

Pass 22 Aug 2015 114,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 105,433 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 94,377 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 8 Sep 2012 82,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear offside parking brake effort low compared to nearside rear (but still sufficient)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 61,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 54,610 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,548 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 39,673 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,997 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,850 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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YN51 LJA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN51 LJA, 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 YN51 LJA registered?

YN51 LJA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is YN51 LJA safe to buy?

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