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L686 MGM

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,454 mi
Last recorded113,454 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL686 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 113,454 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight bind - offside front brake

tyre valve cap(s) missing

Pass 10 May 2016 112,583 miles

oil leak osf wing damaged

Pass 6 May 2015 107,074 miles

Front suspension bushes perished

Fuel Lines rusty

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 107,074 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front suspension bushes perished

Fuel Lines rusty

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 102,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,066 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 95,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 94,844 miles

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills have some damage at the rear

Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,451 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 88,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,808 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 77,609 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,291 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 75,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner steering rack joints worn

nearside rear sill damaged

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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L686 MGM is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 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 L686 MGM, 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 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L686 MGM is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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