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L151 SUM

1994 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,146 mi
Last recorded94,146 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL151 SUM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,146 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 94,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/S/R OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,138 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,829 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,319 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,319 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,933 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

under trays fitted unable to inspect all components

Fail 16 Sep 2015 86,933 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking

under trays fitted unable to inspect all components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 86,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,652 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,649 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 85,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,696 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 84,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 82,156 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 82,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,711 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 80,711 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 78,955 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 78,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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L151 SUM is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 L151 SUM, 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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L151 SUM is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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