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L531 LAU

1993 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,689 mi
Last recorded89,689 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 LAU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,689 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,167 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower engine mount repaired with silicone

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of sill, adjacent to seat belt mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower engine mount repaired with silicone

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 87,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 82,413 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 76,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 75,430 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 75,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Both front link rods are knocking

Pass 3 May 2011 67,540 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 67,540 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 60,331 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 60,301 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,800 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,879 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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L531 LAU is a 1993 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1993 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,025 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L531 LAU, 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 33 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L531 LAU registered?

L531 LAU is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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