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L696 YRP

2004 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

264,079 mi
Last recorded264,079 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL696 YRP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 264,079 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 264,068 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2015 262,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front doors corroded.

Childseat fitted n/s/f.

Drivers seat worn.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Front suspension components corroded.

Major oil leak.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Play in both steering arm inner joints.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 235,702 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wishbone bushes perished

N/S/F indicator lense missing

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

O/S door mirror glass cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 235,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wishbone bushes perished

N/S/F indicator lense missing

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

O/S door mirror glass cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 208,150 miles

Drivers door rusty.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 208,149 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drivers door rusty.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 194,960 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Long handbrake travel.

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Small chips on windscreen.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 166,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

rust forming on both doors

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

rust forming on underside of vehicle

small chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2011 165,731 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

rust forming on both doors

rust forming on front and rear suspension components

rust forming on underside of vehicle

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2010 135,413 miles

bonnet stay clip brocken

Fail 22 Nov 2010 135,413 miles

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

bonnet stay clip brocken

Pass 20 Nov 2009 114,440 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in front wheel beraring

some corrosion of front brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2008 98,789 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 84,332 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,732 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 82,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,416 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 72,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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L696 YRP is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L696 YRP, 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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L696 YRP is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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