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L93 YNV

1997 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,232 mi
Last recorded141,232 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL93 YNV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 141,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 139,054 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 139,054 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 134,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 130,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 125,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock boots worn

Pass 22 Jun 2021 118,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,448 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 112,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Long hand brake travel

Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,777 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 102,759 miles

windscreen damaged but not in drivers direct view

Pass 4 Jun 2016 95,455 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake flexi mont poorly fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front drop links noisey and have slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2014 80,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

front brake hoses cracked and perrished

rear tyres cracked and perrished

slight oil leak

windscreen is cracked but is not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 74,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,438 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,331 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 74,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,168 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 72,208 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 69,175 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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L93 YNV is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 L93 YNV, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L93 YNV is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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