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DRZ 1355

1992 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,983 mi
Last recorded43,983 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Toyota MR2111,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 1355
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 43,983 miles

Underside and multiple components covered in grease or other material

Vehicle converted to a kit car

Fail 22 Aug 2023 43,977 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Underside and multiple components covered in grease or other material

Vehicle converted to a kit car

Pass 5 Aug 2022 43,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,416 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,177 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,017 miles

Offside Front brake small bind

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle is a kit car

Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,800 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 41,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 41,647 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 41,647 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,985 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,965 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front struts seem close to tyres

Fail 18 Dec 2008 39,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fiber glass kit fitted limiting inspection

surface corrosian starting throughout

vehicl lowed and changed in aperance limited suspension travel

Fail 10 Dec 2008 39,417 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front struts seem close to tyres

Fail 22 Nov 2007 38,420 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body covers fited reducing inspection ferrari kit fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,420 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body covers fited reducing inspection ferrari kit fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,880 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 36,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

ferrari body kit fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2006 36,873 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 35,176 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 35,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f cross member bolt missing

oil leak

oil pressure light coming on whist engine running

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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DRZ 1355 is a 1992 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 111,467 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 DRZ 1355, 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 34 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRZ 1355 registered?

DRZ 1355 is a 1992 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 September 1992.

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