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L533 SWT

1994 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

262,487 mi
Last recorded262,487 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL533 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 262,487 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 257,172 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 239,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 233,335 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSES INSECURE

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

Offside Front BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 233,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper anti-roll bar dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake bake plate deteriorated

Offside Front Upper anti-roll bar dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake bake plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake bake plate deteriorated

cooling radiator deteriorated

minor oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2021 222,312 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSES INSECURE

FRONT ANTI ROLL LINK ROD GAITERS UNCLIPPED

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Rear NO PLATE LOOSE

Fail 4 Aug 2021 222,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FIRST JOINT (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

ALL BRAKE HOSES INSECURE

FRONT ANTI ROLL LINK ROD GAITERS UNCLIPPED

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

REAR BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

Rear NO PLATE LOOSE

Pass 7 Aug 2020 216,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake light on

Fail 5 Aug 2020 216,483 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake light on

Pass 9 Aug 2019 211,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 209,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2017 208,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 202,302 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 199,164 miles

both steering rack boots slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 195,491 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 184,538 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 184,538 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 169,653 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 169,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 145,847 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 145,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 131,088 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 131,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 119,472 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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L533 SWT is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L533 SWT, 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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L533 SWT is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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