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G255 TNX

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

100,984 mi
Last recorded100,984 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 TNX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 100,984 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing

engine coolant radiator in poor condition

front number plate cracked

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating,recommend renewal

travel in handbrake lever,recommend attention

Fail 20 Aug 2011 100,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing

engine coolant radiator in poor condition

front number plate cracked

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating,recommend renewal

travel in handbrake lever,recommend attention

Pass 14 Aug 2010 99,630 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 96,630 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 95,279 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 95,262 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

repair visable on o/s rear subframe.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 92,793 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 92,793 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2005 92,771 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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G255 TNX is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G255 TNX, 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 G255 TNX registered?

G255 TNX is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G255 TNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 TNX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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