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L338 SES

1994 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

121,262 mi
Last recorded121,262 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 SES
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 121,262 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 121,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r/ indicator lens broken.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 118,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 111,610 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2007 105,702 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 105,695 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 96,222 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 96,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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L338 SES is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L338 SES, 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 L338 SES registered?

L338 SES is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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