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L609 FEL

1999 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,448 mi
Last recorded52,448 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 FEL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 52,448 miles

EML On

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake travel high

Fail 20 Jun 2024 52,435 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML On

Exhaust mounting defective Nut Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 51,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,364 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 49,364 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 46,615 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 46,610 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,570 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 39,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,267 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,188 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 38,180 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,143 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 38,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 37,312 miles

The near side front headlamp glass is cracked.

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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L609 FEL is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,990 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 L609 FEL, 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 27 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L609 FEL registered?

L609 FEL is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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