1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Toyota MR2 MOT pass rate and common faults

265 MOT tests in 2024. 65.7% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time65.7%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 265 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits8.3%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits7.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.9%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.4%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.4%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks32.1%
  2. Brakes19.6%
  3. Lights & electrics12.8%
  4. Suspension10.9%
  5. Body & chassis9.4%
  6. Steering6.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  8. Tyres3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.7%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding8.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1993 Toyota MR2?

In 2024, 65.7% of 1993 Toyota MR2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 265 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Toyota MR2?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 1993 Toyota MR2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).