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A15 RFN

1991 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,504 mi
Last recorded116,504 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1991 Toyota MR2118,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RFN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 116,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear outer sill slightly damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 116,170 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

some cracking in all tyre treads

Pass 4 Feb 2012 114,503 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 114,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 111,858 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 111,858 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 107,181 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 101,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 101,915 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 95,949 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 95,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 90,320 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 85,310 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 85,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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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A15 RFN is a 1991 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 118,010 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 A15 RFN, 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 35 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 RFN is a 1991 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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