CarVerify

Free Car Check

G174 VUL

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,428 mi
Last recorded112,428 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 VUL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 112,428 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside Rear floor section excessive corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside inner sill within 30cm of mounting point (5.2.6)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside rear inner sill and floor area inadequate repair method used, incorrectly welded (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

All discs back plates corroded

Body has slight corrosion nearside inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front and rear axle corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-body corrosion

front bumper cross beam corroded /metal panel section

Pass 3 May 2017 112,367 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both Front Wings Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Both Rear Inner Wheel Arches Corroded Not Within 30cm of Any Mounting Or Load Bearing Points

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer SIll (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Inner And Outer SIll (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Discs Back Plates Corroded / Weak

Under-Body Corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs Inner Surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 112,225 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion floor and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant pipe slight weep

Fail 6 May 2016 112,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion both front wings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion floor and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant pipe slight weep

Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,733 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 111,733 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 111,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 111,405 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,915 miles

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

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

o/s front outer wing corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 110,915 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 110,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,412 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 108,188 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 108,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,402 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 104,078 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 99,291 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G174 VUL is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 G174 VUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G174 VUL?

You can check the full history of G174 VUL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G174 VUL registered?

G174 VUL is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is G174 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G174 VUL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G174 VUL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G174 VUL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.