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M538 CTR

1995 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,412 mi
Last recorded140,412 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 CTR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 140,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all brake discs showing corrosion

front and rear suspension shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

vehicle emissions test limits only just met

yellow oil warning light illuminated

Fail 5 Aug 2016 140,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

yellow oil warning light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all brake discs showing corrosion

front and rear suspension shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

nearside front inner wheel rim showing family of snails

vehicle emissions test limits only just met

Pass 13 Jun 2015 139,832 miles

All suspension shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil level sensor warning light illuminated

Fail 1 Jun 2015 139,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

All suspension shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil level sensor warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 122,409 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 129,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 125,723 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 123,062 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 120,710 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 118,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 111,812 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 111,782 miles

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

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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M538 CTR is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M538 CTR, 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 M538 CTR registered?

M538 CTR is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 March 1995.

Is M538 CTR safe to buy?

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