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1999 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

234,398 mi
Last recorded234,398 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5909 PL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 234,398 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 234,398 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 232,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 232,246 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 232,246 miles

Rear Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 231,175 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 231,159 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 231,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside outer sill slightly damaged

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

slight surface rust under body

vehicle has been undersealed difficult to inspect for corrosion under body and on the brake pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2019 224,711 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 224,615 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 224,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 215,189 miles

both front tyres deteriorating and getting very low on edges

n/s outer sill rusty

o/s rear chasis rusty

oil leak

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 6 May 2016 215,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres deteriorating and getting very low on edges

n/s outer sill rusty

o/s rear chasis rusty

o/s rear tyre getting very low

oil leak

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2015 205,608 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 205,608 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front roll bar links have slight play

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2013 193,585 miles

both rear body braces corroded

o/s centre floor corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 180,674 miles

o/s centre floor corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 170,067 miles

o/s and n/s rear body stabiliser rods corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 170,011 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 153,363 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 141,096 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 141,096 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 128,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 116,374 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 103,558 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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5909 PL is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1999 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,990 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 5909 PL, 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 27 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5909 PL is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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