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L205 NNM

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 NNM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 147,689 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 147,689 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 146,624 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 144,165 miles

Emissions tested to non cat limits as no exact match on database for engine-code not found

Fail 23 May 2019 144,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Emissions tested to non cat limits as no exact match on database for engine-code not found

Pass 25 May 2018 141,698 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Flexi brake hose slightly loose on guide bracket

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,138 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Sep 2015 136,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Sep 2014 121,541 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

blades worn

both rear stabaliser arm's corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 113,584 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,888 miles

Offside Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,770 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long hand brake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,324 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,761 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 71,761 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 59,264 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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L205 NNM is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L205 NNM, 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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L205 NNM is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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