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K223 BWL

2006 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,904 mi
Last recorded100,904 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK223 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,904 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs rusty

front tyres below 1.6mm on the inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2014 100,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

exhaust flexie pipe slightly detetiorated

front tyres worn on the inner edges of the tyres

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,522 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front suspension tie bar bushes are starting to split

radiator is in poor condition

sports exhaust is fitted which is noisy

steering is slightly heavy

Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,823 miles

center underbody tray is slightly insecure

nearside and offside front suspension tie rod bushes are starting to split / perish

offside front tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

rear fog light is slightly discoloured

slight oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

sports exhaust pipe is fitted which is noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2010 94,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front suspension tie bar bushes starting to split

Fail 14 Oct 2010 94,374 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front suspension tie bar bushes starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 90,781 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 86,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 69,501 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 69,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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K223 BWL is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 K223 BWL, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K223 BWL is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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