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L12 TAG

1994 Toyota MR2

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,296 mi
Last recorded116,296 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 TAG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 116,296 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front top strut has slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r stabilizing bar corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 112,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r stabilizing bar corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 107,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,516 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 105,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 103,687 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 103,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 98,966 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 98,966 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 97,589 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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L12 TAG is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 105,250 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 L12 TAG, 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 32 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L12 TAG is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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