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L339 VLO

1994 Toyota MR2

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,909 mi
Last recorded156,909 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL339 VLO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 156,909 miles

Oil low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in NSF+OSR wheel bearings

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 156,242 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)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in NSF+OSR wheel bearings

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 150,347 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perrished

Fail 26 Sep 2012 150,323 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 141,933 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 141,860 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 141,859 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 140,880 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 140,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 136,852 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 136,841 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 130,142 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 130,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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L339 VLO is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L339 VLO, 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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L339 VLO is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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