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M492 HPG

1995 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,555 mi
Last recorded170,555 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM492 HPG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 170,555 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 170,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 166,878 miles

has hole o/s/r engine compartment not within a prescribed erea

Fail 23 Aug 2012 166,870 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 166,195 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 166,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 165,465 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 165,465 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 163,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 161,391 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2006 155,493 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M492 HPG is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M492 HPG, 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 M492 HPG registered?

M492 HPG is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 March 1995.

Is M492 HPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M492 HPG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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