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M127 TVM

1995 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,654 mi
Last recorded145,654 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM127 TVM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 145,654 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 144,285 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 142,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 140,651 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 140,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 140,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 138,936 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 138,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bottom swivel split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bottom swivel split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 138,500 miles

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

front wheels binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2014 130,375 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 129,567 miles

corrosion present front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on offside outer sill

Fail 5 Mar 2013 129,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 128,405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 126,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 117,557 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 105,978 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 94,258 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 94,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 85,690 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 85,690 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)

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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M127 TVM is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 M127 TVM, 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 31 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M127 TVM is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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