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N146 PYL

1995 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,503 mi
Last recorded111,503 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 PYL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 111,503 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ floor/ inner quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,837 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 110,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis cross member/ front of boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,799 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

slight blow from front flexi

Fail 24 Feb 2016 109,799 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

slight blow from front flexi

Fail 8 Jan 2016 109,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,679 miles

rear body stablelizer bars rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2014 105,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

rear body stablelizer bars rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

radiator badly deteriated.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 105,393 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

radiator badly deteriated.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 104,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 103,022 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 101,746 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 101,745 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,704 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 96,379 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 96,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 92,364 miles

damage front reg plate

front wipers smeary

Fail 8 Oct 2007 92,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

brake warning light on on dash

damage front reg plate

front wipers smeary

nearside front tyre low and uneven

Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,232 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread and worn on inner edges

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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N146 PYL is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc 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 N146 PYL, 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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N146 PYL is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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