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L181 XJC

1994 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,575 mi
Last recorded98,575 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 XJC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 98,575 miles

anti roll bar bushes slight perrishing

nsf/osf wear inside edge

nsr/osr wear inside edge

oil leak

rear brake pipe corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,637 miles

N/S and O/S/R Body support bars corroded

N/S/F Shocker weak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,171 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,763 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,820 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 83,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 80,309 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 80,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 73,494 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 73,443 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 84,598 miles

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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L181 XJC is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L181 XJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L181 XJC registered?

L181 XJC is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 March 1994.

Is L181 XJC safe to buy?

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