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F579 LEO

1996 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,025 mi
Last recorded144,025 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF579 LEO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 144,025 miles

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

radiator mounting badly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2007 143,938 miles

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

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

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

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

radiator mounting badly corroded and insucure

Pass 16 Oct 2006 130,259 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 129,988 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 116,875 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lower radiator mounting panel badly corroded and holed

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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F579 LEO is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,157 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 F579 LEO, 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 30 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F579 LEO registered?

F579 LEO is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is F579 LEO safe to buy?

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