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L255 CTY

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,995 mi
Last recorded192,995 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 CTY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2012 192,995 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 186,480 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 180,417 miles

Slight free play in n/s steering rack joint.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 167,135 miles

n/s steering rack joint slight free play.

Pass 10 May 2008 150,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 May 2007 140,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 129,893 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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L255 CTY is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 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 L255 CTY, 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 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L255 CTY registered?

L255 CTY is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is L255 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 CTY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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