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V196 EYB

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,846 mi
Last recorded100,846 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 EYB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 100,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong headlight fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light illuminated

header tank cap missing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 96,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing and close to legal limit

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 26 May 2016 96,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing and close to legal limit

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,914 miles

osf tyre cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2015 88,914 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,164 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 84,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,400 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 73,816 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel low

Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,816 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel low

Pass 11 May 2010 71,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,757 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,065 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hand brake adjustment high

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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V196 EYB is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 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 V196 EYB, 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 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V196 EYB is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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