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M35 TAW

1995 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,023 mi
Last recorded104,023 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 TAW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 104,023 miles

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

slight corrosion evident on sub frame and under body

under body has areas that are heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2021 97,374 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All -- rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside undersealed

Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 97,198 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 97,192 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 96,370 miles

ALL 4 brake dust shields corroded and falling apart

BOTH inner rear wheel arches corroded to excess and holed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer - not excessively noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front binding, but not excessively

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corroded and pitted from lack of use and vehicel being stood (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2016 96,365 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and Outer sills at centre of sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

ALL 4 brake dust shields corroded and falling apart

BOTH inner rear wheel arches corroded to excess and holed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer - not excessively noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front binding, but not excessively

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corroded and pitted from lack of use and vehicel being stood (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,273 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 92,544 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 92,532 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 88,083 miles

n/s o/s outer sill corroding/weak

o/s rear wheel bearing has play/worn

underbody showing excess signs of age

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,358 miles

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

o/s rear sill end corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2011 85,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear sill end corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,261 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,844 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 78,844 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,229 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,219 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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M35 TAW is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M35 TAW, 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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M35 TAW is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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