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L501 FWO

1994 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,049 mi
Last recorded106,049 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 FWO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 106,049 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 105,198 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 105,026 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 105,026 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 108,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 107,842 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,580 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2011 104,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear pads getting low, slight binding front wheels, oil leak,

Pass 26 Nov 2010 103,045 miles

Front & rear brake pads look low.

Front brake discs are worn & corroding.

Front number plate is cracked.

N/s front tyre is perishing.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Some play in n/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 103,033 miles

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

Front & rear brake pads look low.

Front brake discs are worn & corroding.

Front number plate is cracked.

N/s front tyre is perishing.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Some play in n/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 11 Jul 2009 101,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 101,021 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,217 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 86,569 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 86,569 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 78,527 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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L501 FWO is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L501 FWO, 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 L501 FWO registered?

L501 FWO is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L501 FWO safe to buy?

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