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L46 PRC

1994 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,953 mi
Last recorded177,953 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL46 PRC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 177,953 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 177,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 163,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 163,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 146,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 146,490 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 142,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres have slight cuts on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2009 120,082 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 98,531 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 96,799 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,793 miles

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

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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L46 PRC is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L46 PRC, 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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L46 PRC is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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