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L514 APM

1994 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

147,352 mi
Last recorded147,352 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 APM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2010 147,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 136,527 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 136,527 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 123,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 108,727 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 108,708 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 94,228 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2006 94,228 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)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 94,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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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L514 APM is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L514 APM, 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 L514 APM registered?

L514 APM is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L514 APM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L514 APM shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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