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M597 TDB

1995 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

146,242 mi
Last recorded146,242 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 TDB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 146,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sil / tie rod mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sil / tie rod mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 146,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sil / tie rod mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sil / tie rod mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 146,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both fonts too small (0.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 146,010 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front steering geometry appears to be incorcect

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,207 miles

O/s rear outer sill damaged & rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2018 127,171 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 125,865 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,263 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 102,262 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 99,519 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,518 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 99,510 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

205/45 front tyres/205/55 on rear

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 98,123 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND O/S OUTER SILL.O/S/F WHEEL BIND NEAR LIMIT.

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 96,143 miles

vehicle structure corroding.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 94,275 miles

LIMITED CLEARANCE BETWEEN FRONT TYRES AND STRUTS

VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODING.

Fail 20 Sep 2008 94,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

LIMITED CLEARANCE BETWEEN FRONT TYRES AND STRUTS

VEHICLE STRUCTURE CORRODING.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 92,245 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 92,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 91,584 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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M597 TDB is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M597 TDB, 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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M597 TDB is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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