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L261 PFL

1994 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,742 mi
Last recorded133,742 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL261 PFL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 133,742 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 132,670 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 132,670 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 131,377 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 130,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,714 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,859 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,744 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 125,273 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 125,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 121,492 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 119,359 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 5 Jan 2015 116,575 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 114,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 109,467 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 107,165 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 107,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 104,974 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,235 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,245 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 96,245 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 96,245 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 93,703 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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L261 PFL is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L261 PFL, 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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What year was L261 PFL registered?

L261 PFL is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 March 1994.

Is L261 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L261 PFL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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