1994 · 30 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1994 Toyota MR2 MOT pass rate and common faults

150 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 150 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.7%
  2. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed4.0%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.7%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.7%
  2. Emissions & leaks17.3%
  3. Lights & electrics13.3%
  4. Suspension10.0%
  5. Body & chassis4.7%
  6. Tyres4.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's 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 1994 Toyota MR2?

In 2024, 74.0% of 1994 Toyota MR2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 150 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Toyota MR2?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; emissions not tested: unable to be completed; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1994 Toyota MR2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).