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K162 SUY

1993 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,757 mi
Last recorded140,757 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK162 SUY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 140,757 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 140,757 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 136,164 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 136,160 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 133,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,497 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,740 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 72,708 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front top suspension mount bearing rough when turning

Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,287 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 70,287 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2018 70,265 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 95,691 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 178,366 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

advise offside rear fog light faded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 178,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

advise offside rear fog light faded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 172,669 miles

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

light scratches to screen

o/s rear body tie bar corroded

Pass 1 May 2007 148,840 miles

Pass 9 May 2006 145,889 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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K162 SUY is a 1993 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1993 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,025 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 K162 SUY, 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 33 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K162 SUY registered?

K162 SUY is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K162 SUY safe to buy?

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