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K23 LMX

1993 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,420 mi
Last recorded119,420 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 LMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 119,420 miles

Emissions not tested due to badly blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced obscured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2018 119,420 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake performance not tested osr tyre seriously deflated ,and brakes binding (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' number plate resting on dash ,phone cradle,various air fresheners etc. (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate insecure not fixed to front of car ,not attached (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short wiring in door jam (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported several wires in drivers area unsupported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short wires in door jam (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre no visible puncture ,but tyre is seriously deflated ()

Offside Rear body tie ,support missing

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

both sills appear to have filler in them making corrosion test impossible

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 119,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 119,419 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2015 119,419 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 119,149 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 119,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 119,419 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 119,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 119,419 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 119,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 119,419 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 115,644 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 115,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 109,737 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 109,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 107,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 104,720 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 101,181 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 101,181 miles

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

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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K23 LMX is a 1993 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 K23 LMX, 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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K23 LMX is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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