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L225 WLA

1994 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,687 mi
Last recorded136,687 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL225 WLA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 136,687 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 136,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 128,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 122,910 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 120,642 miles

Rear tyres low on tread on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 118,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Face

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,944 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

play in both rear lower ball joints

Pass 19 Jun 2008 114,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner pads appear low ( view restricted )

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 107,079 miles

see advisory sheet number 804724677106

Fail 23 Jun 2007 107,079 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)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coolant leak from radiator area

corrosion on front suspension components

stonechips in winscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2006 98,336 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high rear brake imbalance

wear on edges of front tyres

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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L225 WLA is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L225 WLA, 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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L225 WLA is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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