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79149

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,373 mi
Last recorded20,373 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79149
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced milky lens (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 20,372 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced milky lens (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted and pitted (3.5.1i)

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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79149 is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 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 79149, 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 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 79149 registered?

79149 is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is 79149 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79149 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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