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F105 LWL

1989 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,179 mi
Last recorded96,179 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Toyota MR2106,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF105 LWL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,786 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 95,680 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand break (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner bumper next to wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,258 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 95,200 miles

Offside Rear Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded but not within 30cm of a suspension mounting point

Fail 20 Jun 2019 95,172 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt missing seat belt stork (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coolant leak pipe ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coolant leak pipe ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,265 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 94,260 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 90,191 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,849 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,739 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,987 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 79,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 77,279 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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F105 LWL is a 1989 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,871 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 F105 LWL, 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 37 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F105 LWL is a 1989 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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