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M688 XEH

1995 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,096 mi
Last recorded157,096 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 XEH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 157,096 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 157,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 147,613 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 147,612 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 140,669 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 129,651 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 119,364 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 119,345 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2010 118,563 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 118,563 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2009 114,433 miles

off side blade is torn, all brake pads are low

Pass 26 Jan 2008 110,186 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 110,118 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 104,437 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 98,083 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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M688 XEH is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M688 XEH, 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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M688 XEH is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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