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L538 UMA

1994 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

222,441 mi
Last recorded222,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 UMA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2020 222,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 214,574 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 214,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 205,136 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 27 Jun 2018 205,136 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 27 Jun 2018 205,136 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 1 Oct 2010 199,294 miles

front discs pitted

front number plate damaged but can still be read

Pass 7 Oct 2009
Fail 7 Oct 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 167,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 149,479 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 128,733 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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L538 UMA is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L538 UMA, 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 L538 UMA registered?

L538 UMA is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L538 UMA safe to buy?

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