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C4 VMG

1990 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,165 mi
Last recorded75,165 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VMG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,165 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 75,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 74,935 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 74,755 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 74,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,997 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 73,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 73,893 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,843 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,605 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked but not showing cords

Fail 2 Aug 2013 73,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked but not showing cords

Pass 2 Aug 2012 73,133 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre is perished and cracked on the side wall

n/s/f wiper split but still clears the screen

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,320 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,043 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,551 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 68,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 62,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 50,740 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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C4 VMG is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1990 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 117,356 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C4 VMG, 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 36 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 VMG registered?

C4 VMG is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is C4 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 VMG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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