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G286 FSX

1990 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

115,353 mi
Last recorded115,353 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 FSX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2013 115,353 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

both front floor panels corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

complete vehicle structure corroded and thin

offside front inner wing corroded outwith prescribed area

rear valence rotten

Pass 12 Dec 2012 113,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 111,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 111,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 109,877 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s wiper poor

Fail 12 Nov 2010 109,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s wiper poor

Pass 19 Nov 2009 105,912 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 105,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 103,272 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2007 97,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Sep 2007 97,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 97,324 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side a pillar corroded bottom

offside A pillar bottom corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2006 90,722 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 90,722 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 90,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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G286 FSX is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 G286 FSX, 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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G286 FSX is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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