1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Toyota MR2 MOT pass rate and common faults

136 MOT tests in 2024. 66.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time66.2%
Failed or needed repairs33.8%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 136 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.9%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.1%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.4%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits4.4%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed3.7%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  9. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks24.3%
  2. Brakes18.4%
  3. Suspension17.6%
  4. Lights & electrics11.8%
  5. Body & chassis8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Tyres5.1%
  8. Steering3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 1995 Toyota MR2?

In 2024, 66.2% of 1995 Toyota MR2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 136 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Toyota MR2?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 1995 Toyota MR2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).