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G288 UNX

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,834 mi
Last recorded157,834 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 UNX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 157,834 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 157,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 156,062 miles

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link

Fail 20 Nov 2015 156,062 miles

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

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Slight play in n/s rear anti roll bar link

Slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2014 148,283 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 140,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 132,511 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 125,147 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 118,467 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,292 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 112,202 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 104,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 96,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 96,368 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 85,437 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 85,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G288 UNX is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 G288 UNX, 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 G288 UNX registered?

G288 UNX is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G288 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G288 UNX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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