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C5 KPE

1995 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,152 mi
Last recorded172,152 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 KPE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 172,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 171,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 171,419 miles

offside rear shock misting

small exhaust blow (resealed)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 167,027 miles

both front tyre wearing low

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 164,089 miles

corrosion developing

weak handbrake nearside rear

Pass 1 Oct 2015 154,798 miles

corrosion developing

front pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2014 149,762 miles

corrosion developing

front pads worn low

small exhaust blow

Pass 5 Oct 2013 142,511 miles

corrosion developing

long handbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 133,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 133,023 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 127,561 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 127,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 127,546 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 123,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 120,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 120,764 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 117,563 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 117,563 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 113,831 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 113,829 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 108,752 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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C5 KPE is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 C5 KPE, 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 31 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 KPE registered?

C5 KPE is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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