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L255 SWR

2005 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,016 mi
Last recorded69,016 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 SWR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,359 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 16 Mar 2006 63,124 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 SWR is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 SWR, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L255 SWR registered?

L255 SWR is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is L255 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 SWR shows 3 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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