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M547 SMS

1995 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM547 SMS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2011 116,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

HEAVY CORROSION AT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENTION

N/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED AND WEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 112,198 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 112,198 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 106,010 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 106,010 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 97,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

rear brake disc shields corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 3 Oct 2005 89,006 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 89,002 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

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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M547 SMS is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M547 SMS, 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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M547 SMS is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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