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G253 YRJ

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,536 mi
Last recorded157,536 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG253 YRJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 157,536 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 156,902 miles

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear sill covered in tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,893 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 151,700 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 149,921 miles

both rear shocks slight misting of oil

nearside and offside inner outer sills surface rust

Pass 13 Oct 2015 148,850 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 148,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 146,885 miles

Oil leak

exhaust blowing

front wipers poor but clearing screen

fuel pipes corroded

n/s washer jet poor

Fail 27 Sep 2014 146,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

aux belt noisy

engine oil on min

exhaust blowing

front wipers poor but clearing screen

fuel pipes corroded

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 4 May 2011 144,409 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 142,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2010 142,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 141,333 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 141,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

both front tyres starting to split on inside wall

off side front tyre slightly damaged on out side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2008 139,765 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 139,755 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 127,946 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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G253 YRJ is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G253 YRJ, 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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G253 YRJ is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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