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BIG 5055

1994 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,473 mi
Last recorded88,473 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5055
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,473 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,472 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,451 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,441 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 88,440 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,034 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,565 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,085 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 76,253 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 73,685 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 65,288 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,903 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 86,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,860 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 83,860 miles

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

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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BIG 5055 is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1994 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 105,250 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 BIG 5055, 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 32 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 5055 registered?

BIG 5055 is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is BIG 5055 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5055 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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