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L447 SWT

1994 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,897 mi
Last recorded153,897 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL447 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 153,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 152,909 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 152,909 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 152,644 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 152,608 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 152,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 150,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 147,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 146,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 145,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 144,881 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 143,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 142,028 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 134,028 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 133,928 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 123,125 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 123,102 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 113,801 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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L447 SWT is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L447 SWT, 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 L447 SWT registered?

L447 SWT is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 1994.

Is L447 SWT safe to buy?

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