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K214 KMV

1993 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,591 mi
Last recorded157,591 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK214 KMV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 157,591 miles

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

long handbrake travel

Fail 3 Sep 2013 157,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 153,845 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear tyres worn

Fail 13 Sep 2012 153,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 150,738 miles

Both rear tyres - slightly perished on outer walls

Corrosion showing to both outer rear sills

Front No. plate in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2011 150,738 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres - slightly perished on outer walls

Corrosion showing to both outer rear sills

Front No. plate in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2010 148,687 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 148,687 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 145,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage to front number plate

n/s/f wheel is slightly stiff to turn

Pass 22 Sep 2008 141,096 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f&o/s/f tyres perished

Fail 16 Sep 2008 141,095 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

n/s/f&o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2007 137,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 132,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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K214 KMV is a 1993 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K214 KMV, 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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K214 KMV is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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