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L236 WAP

1994 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

143,322 mi
Last recorded143,322 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 WAP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 143,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 140,869 miles

n/s rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2017 140,858 miles

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

n/s rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2016 137,296 miles

Nearside Front 195/55/15 unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/15 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 137,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front 195/55/15 unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/15 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 132,978 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 132,977 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 128,517 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 128,517 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear strut brace bar excessively corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2013 124,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 124,666 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,904 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 120,901 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 118,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 118,236 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 114,706 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 114,706 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 109,332 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear chassis/engine struts corroded to excess

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 109,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear chassis/engine struts corroded to excess

Pass 26 Jun 2008 104,903 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wiper

Fail 23 Jun 2008 104,864 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 98,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 91,536 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 91,382 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

handbrake not returning fully

slight uneven tyre wear fronts

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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L236 WAP is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 L236 WAP, 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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L236 WAP is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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