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K778 YEL

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

108,702 mi
Last recorded108,702 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK778 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 108,702 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 108,693 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2005 102,425 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 102,425 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 102,409 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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K778 YEL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 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 K778 YEL, 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 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K778 YEL registered?

K778 YEL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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