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H5 ORN

1994 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,563 mi
Last recorded186,563 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 ORN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 186,563 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 183,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 177,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 166,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 166,875 miles

Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 152,847 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 152,808 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R body corroded and holed

O/S/F brake has slight bind

O/S/F top mount seized

O/S/R body corroded and holed

Pass 18 Mar 2015 149,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 149,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 148,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 148,540 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 145,225 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 145,225 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 141,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 137,513 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 133,257 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 133,245 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 129,269 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 129,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 129,242 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 116,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 109,733 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 2mm

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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H5 ORN is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H5 ORN, 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.

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H5 ORN is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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