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L198 RMY

1994 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,110 mi
Last recorded128,110 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 RMY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 128,110 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 124,139 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 124,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 122,275 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 122,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 119,852 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 119,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 117,024 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 115,193 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 115,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 111,557 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 111,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 22 Jul 2005 111,397 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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L198 RMY is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L198 RMY, 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 L198 RMY registered?

L198 RMY is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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