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M333 TCW

1995 Toyota MR2

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,047 mi
Last recorded173,047 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 TCW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 173,047 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 173,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure Back box only holding on with 1 fixing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 172,549 miles

Rear No reversing lights not working

Fail 15 May 2024 172,549 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear No reversing lights not working

Pass 7 Jun 2023 166,533 miles

Radiator corroded

Fail 31 May 2023 166,524 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak and emissions being so far out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Radiator corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 160,508 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 158,171 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 157,955 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 157,548 miles

front and rear brake service recomended asap

offside rear parking brake service asap

Fail 14 Nov 2015 157,544 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake service recomended asap

offside rear parking brake service asap

Pass 17 Jan 2012 157,505 miles

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2012 157,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 148,939 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 148,894 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 148,875 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 135,569 miles

rear silencer joint in poor condition

Fail 21 Dec 2009 135,568 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

rear silencer joint in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2009 125,973 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 125,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 109,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 104,030 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 104,030 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 97,441 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 97,441 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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M333 TCW is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M333 TCW, 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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What year was M333 TCW registered?

M333 TCW is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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