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L182 ORS

1994 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

272,280 mi
Last recorded272,280 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL182 ORS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 272,280 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 272,187 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 266,983 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 259,863 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 163,203 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 163,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 163,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2006 153,453 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 153,353 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

n/s/f brake binding on

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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L182 ORS is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L182 ORS, 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 L182 ORS registered?

L182 ORS is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L182 ORS safe to buy?

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