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G301 DEJ

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,561 mi
Last recorded60,561 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG301 DEJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,561 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 60,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,178 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 58,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 56,846 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 56,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,216 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 48,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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G301 DEJ is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G301 DEJ, 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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What year was G301 DEJ registered?

G301 DEJ is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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