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G225 LAB

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,489 mi
Last recorded146,489 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 LAB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 146,489 miles

exhaust is slightly louder than standard

front indicators and side lights not standard to bumper and are not sitting flush but have no sharp edges etc

front number plate has no bse number and is sticker type but numbers and letters are correct size etc

rear n / s tail lamp condenstaed but light emitting ok

wheels are bigger than standard spec and are slightly wider than arches

Fail 9 Nov 2009 146,489 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 142,558 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 142,551 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner wheel arch loose

rear brake hoses insecure

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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G225 LAB is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G225 LAB, 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

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What year was G225 LAB registered?

G225 LAB is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G225 LAB safe to buy?

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