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M40 JSM

1995 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,997 mi
Last recorded109,997 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 JSM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 109,987 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 108,272 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 101,765 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 96,158 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

unable to fully inspect steering system due to under vehicle tray

Fail 27 Jan 2009 96,158 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

unable to fully inspect steering system due to under vehicle tray

Pass 25 Jan 2008 83,991 miles

front brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres worn

Fail 8 Jan 2008 83,680 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,980 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

abs wire loose

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2006 73,758 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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M40 JSM is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M40 JSM, 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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M40 JSM is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 January 1995.

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