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L256 JRE

1994 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 JRE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 135,433 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 135,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 135,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Park brake efficiency only just attained (16%)

Pass 18 Feb 2025 134,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 131,832 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 131,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,464 miles

Radiator leaking.

Both front flexy brake pipes mountings deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 126,899 miles

exhaust noisy

underside corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,142 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,587 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,376 miles

91 engine fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components.

vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,869 miles

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

O/s rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,178 miles

O/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

O/s rear bulk head corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Welding heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2016 112,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corner of boot floor/behind sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

O/s rear boot bulk head corrroded

O/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 112,031 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 111,645 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Chassis brace corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 111,273 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 111,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 111,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 105,426 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 105,426 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r bolt on chassis brace heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 72,476 miles

power steering light not working

signs that the offside front wheel has rubbed on the inner arch

Pass 17 Jan 2012 100,850 miles

signs that the offside front wheel has rubbed the inner arch

Fail 10 Jan 2012 100,829 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

all brake discs slighty corroded

signs that the offside front wheel has rubbed the inner arch

Pass 17 Feb 2011 100,056 miles

radiator fan not working,(heater kept on for emmisions)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 99,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

radiator fan not working,(heater kept on for emmisions)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 94,674 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 94,674 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 92,967 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 92,967 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 90,328 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 89,076 miles

small brake bind form all wheels

Pass 21 May 2005 86,960 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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L256 JRE is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L256 JRE, 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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L256 JRE is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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