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FSZ 3551

1999 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

133,648 mi
Last recorded133,648 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSZ 3551
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 133,648 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 133,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 133,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 133,033 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 132,119 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 130,499 miles

o/s handbrake has lower effort than n/n

Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 130,135 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 130,135 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 129,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,713 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 127,241 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 127,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 124,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 123,867 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres have uneven wear to inside edges

Fail 17 Sep 2012 123,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres have uneven wear to inside edges

Pass 2 May 2012 123,577 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 123,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Apr 2011 119,169 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 119,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake disc pitted and slightley corrod

Fail 26 Mar 2010 113,956 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 113,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 113,382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 112,516 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 112,501 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 105,791 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 105,790 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 103,145 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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FSZ 3551 is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 FSZ 3551, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FSZ 3551 registered?

FSZ 3551 is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is FSZ 3551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSZ 3551 shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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