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L216 JRX

1994 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL216 JRX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 101,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill various holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 100,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 100,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 100,175 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 100,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,680 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2022 99,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear steady bar engine compartment

Pass 2 Jun 2021 98,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,449 miles

Little reserve travel on parking brake

Slight oil leak

Various corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

nearside front drop link has slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2019 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel on parking brake

Slight oil leak

Various corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

nearside front drop link has slight play

Pass 30 May 2018 96,510 miles

little reserve travel on parking brake

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 95,138 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres cracking

dry underneath, slight corrosion under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,860 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

various vehicle and component corrosion

Fail 25 May 2016 93,858 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

various vehicle and component corrosion

Pass 27 May 2015 92,829 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside front brake pads low.

Nearside front tyre getting low.

Nearside rear outer sill corroding.

Nearside wiper in poor condition.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres getting low.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 26 May 2015 92,818 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside front brake pads low.

Nearside front tyre getting low.

Nearside rear outer sill corroding.

Nearside wiper in poor condition.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres getting low.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 27 May 2014 92,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 90,236 miles

handbrake reserve travel poor

Pass 29 May 2012 87,020 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 86,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 83,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 79,910 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 79,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 76,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,757 miles

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)

brake hose ferrules starting to rust.nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut on surface.

front number plate cracked.

parking brake near end of travel.

Pass 24 May 2007 67,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 62,812 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 62,623 miles

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

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

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)

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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L216 JRX is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L216 JRX, 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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L216 JRX is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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