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K18 JLB

1993 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,996 mi
Last recorded141,996 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 JLB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 141,996 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all round (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 141,953 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill hold (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all round (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 140,770 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all round (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 140,718 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all round (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 139,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 139,062 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 138,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f sill corroded outside area

Pass 11 Jul 2013 136,180 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 136,180 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 135,071 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 135,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 131,558 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 131,551 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 128,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

tested as non cat, unable to locate engine code, exhaust marked not for road use, bracing bar at rear seriously corroded *dangerous*

Pass 26 Mar 2009 124,632 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 124,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 121,885 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 115,403 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 115,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 106,165 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 10,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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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K18 JLB is a 1993 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 K18 JLB, 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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K18 JLB is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 April 1993.

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