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L217 XLT

1995 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,796 mi
Last recorded166,796 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 XLT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 166,796 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 159,625 miles

1.Possible both front position lights/lens swoped.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 147,056 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 147,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2008 135,623 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 135,623 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L217 XLT is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 L217 XLT, 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 31 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L217 XLT registered?

L217 XLT is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is L217 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L217 XLT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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