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M538 XHY

1995 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,696 mi
Last recorded98,696 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 98,696 miles

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)

both rear tyres getting low 3mm

front and rear shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 6 May 2009 98,696 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

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

both rear tyres getting low 3mm

front and rear shock absorber dust covers split

slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 19 Apr 2008 91,084 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 91,084 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 79,081 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 79,067 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 64,504 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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M538 XHY is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M538 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

M538 XHY is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M538 XHY safe to buy?

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