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N893 MWS

1995 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,613 mi
Last recorded147,613 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN893 MWS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 147,613 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 147,613 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 146,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 144,106 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 144,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 140,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 135,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 117,558 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 117,554 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 116,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 111,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion started on underbody

Fail 15 Mar 2010 111,631 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 17 Mar 2009 106,133 miles

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

little reserve at handbrake lever

Fail 27 Mar 2008 100,029 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 27 Mar 2008 100,029 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 29 Mar 2007 95,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 89,507 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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N893 MWS is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N893 MWS, 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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N893 MWS is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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