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L154 FAX

1994 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,747 mi
Last recorded39,747 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL154 FAX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 39,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 39,546 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 39,374 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 39,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,160 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top strut bearings (2.4.C.3c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,975 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,594 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,234 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 37,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 36,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 36,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,980 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,534 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,989 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L154 FAX is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L154 FAX, 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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What year was L154 FAX registered?

L154 FAX is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L154 FAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L154 FAX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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