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K8 AKY

1994 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,566 mi
Last recorded160,566 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 AKY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 160,566 miles

under sealed

Fail 12 Mar 2016 160,566 miles

under sealed

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working bulb missing (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 160,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 160,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 160,526 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 160,526 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 160,006 miles

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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K8 AKY is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K8 AKY, 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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What year was K8 AKY registered?

K8 AKY is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is K8 AKY safe to buy?

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