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M496 HPC

1995 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,004 mi
Last recorded123,004 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 HPC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 123,004 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 123,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,868 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 118,752 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,216 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 112,017 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 103,878 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 94,942 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar links

rear steady bars corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2008 94,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

play in both rear anti roll bar links

rear steady bars corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2007 86,902 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 78,744 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 78,740 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s & n/s rear brace bars corroded

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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M496 HPC is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M496 HPC, 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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M496 HPC is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 January 1995.

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