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L298 TRV

1994 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,939 mi
Last recorded112,939 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 TRV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2024 112,939 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2023 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 103,014 miles

front brake hoses cracking

slight blow exhaust

Fail 10 Jun 2022 103,006 miles

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

front brake hoses cracking

slight blow exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2021 101,218 miles

hand brake slightly travel

Fail 19 Jun 2021 101,218 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

hand brake slightly travel

Pass 23 Jun 2020 99,205 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 99,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,401 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,552 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 91,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,127 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,498 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2009 79,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,560 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 74,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 70,116 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 63,263 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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L298 TRV is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L298 TRV, 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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L298 TRV is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 April 1994.

Is L298 TRV safe to buy?

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