MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
osf tyre cracking
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel low
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
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 Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
hand brake adjustment high
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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