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R205 YHH

2010 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,015 mi
Last recorded165,015 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Toyota MR2101,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 YHH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 165,015 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 164,200 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 164,197 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 155,242 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 154,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 146,605 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 146,598 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 145,806 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 145,804 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases as pipe goes in to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Both wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding

Pass 1 Apr 2017 142,364 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 142,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding hard on (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer wheel bearing not checked do to binding brake

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 137,167 miles

Centre Front Steering system slightly rough play in steering rack ends (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front tyres perishing in treads

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate dash no light (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing in treads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 137,163 miles

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

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

Centre Front Steering system slightly rough play in steering rack ends (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front tyres perishing in treads

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate dash no light (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing in treads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear park brake 17 per cent only just pass

Pass 23 Sep 2014 132,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 124,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2013 124,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,148 miles

rad leaking

rear tie bar bushes worn

rear tyres near limit

Fail 18 Sep 2012 119,147 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

rad leaking

rear tie bar bushes worn

rear tyres near limit

Fail 12 Sep 2012 119,113 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

radiator deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 115,134 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 109,963 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 109,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 105,485 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 105,485 miles

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

rad badley corroded

rear body stabiliser bars corroded

Pass 3 May 2008 96,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 69,064 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 69,064 miles

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

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

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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R205 YHH is a 2010 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2010 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 101,361 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 R205 YHH, 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 16 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R205 YHH is a 2010 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 September 2010.

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