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L342 GNY

1994 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,333 mi
Last recorded135,333 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL342 GNY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 135,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper cup (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Headlights stuck in up position

Radiator deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 135,061 miles

n/s front tyre has damage in outside wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 17 Jun 2014 135,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s front tyre has damage in outside wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 4 Jun 2013 133,533 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,832 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 130,812 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 127,579 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 127,576 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

steering wheel loose

all tyres cracking on inside treads

Pass 24 Aug 2010 121,902 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 121,899 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 118,523 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 116,913 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 116,741 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 113,998 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 113,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 113,734 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 109,995 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 109,250 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 98,005 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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L342 GNY is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L342 GNY, 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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L342 GNY is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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