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L164 MEP

2007 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

317,681 mi
Last recorded317,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota MR294,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 MEP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 317,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 312,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 309,510 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper spring cups corodded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 309,510 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper spring cups corodded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 304,774 miles

Emissions limits only just passed, advise maintenance

Fail 23 Jun 2022 304,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions limits only just passed, advise maintenance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 295,590 miles

Central Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 295,587 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 289,466 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2019 278,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 252,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 252,273 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front pads to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 221,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

o/s engine brace corroded

oil level low

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 208,795 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak.

Play in steering arm inner joints.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 186,570 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 186,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 155,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 128,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 126,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2012 125,256 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 122,645 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 122,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

movement in steering rack inner joints

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 2 Nov 2009 117,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 112,336 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 107,493 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 107,477 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 107,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L164 MEP is a 2007 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2007 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,628 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 L164 MEP, 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 19 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L164 MEP is a 2007 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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