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G168 VYL

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,142 mi
Last recorded104,142 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 VYL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 104,142 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shock aborber dust cover missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber dust coverdetiorated

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Oct 2018 101,439 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 101,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,914 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,509 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 89,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,924 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,950 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 88,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 85,694 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 74,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,603 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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G168 VYL is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G168 VYL, 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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G168 VYL is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 April 1990.

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