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L16 MRS

2005 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,238 mi
Last recorded112,238 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MRS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 112,238 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 112,238 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 110,856 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Fail 1 May 2018 110,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,287 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 103,234 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre radial cracking

Pass 9 May 2014 100,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre radial cracking

Fail 8 May 2014 100,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre radial cracking

Pass 9 May 2013 96,932 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 92,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 88,383 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 83,284 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 73,116 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise nearside front headlight

Pass 12 May 2008 62,034 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 62,035 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 29,306 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,876 miles

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

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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L16 MRS is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 L16 MRS, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L16 MRS is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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