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L528 HJH

1994 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,016 mi
Last recorded105,016 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL528 HJH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,016 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 127,942 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2012 127,939 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 127,333 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 127,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 126,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 126,193 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 123,647 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 123,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

N/S FRONT WHEEL DAMAGED ON OUT SIDE EDGE.

Pass 2 May 2008 115,683 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 115,683 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 115,524 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Damage to front number plate

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 104,113 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK .

RADIATOR DAMAGED .

Fail 15 Mar 2007 104,113 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NS washer jet part blocked .

OSF headlight lens damaged .

engine oil leak .

exhaust heat shield insecure .

radiator damaged .

Pass 13 Apr 2006 95,107 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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L528 HJH is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L528 HJH, 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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L528 HJH is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 February 1994.

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