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G35 VYL

1990 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,015 mi
Last recorded106,015 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG35 VYL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 105,622 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,687 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 104,674 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,631 miles

Body slightly corroded also some suspension components slightly corrode but not serious weakened.

Nearside Rear Inner Discs shield slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2020 104,627 miles

Central Rear Lower Fuel pipe damaged Pipes serious corroded. at the pump area. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No enough to detain the car. (1.4.1 (a))

Body slightly corroded also some suspension components slightly corrode but not serious weakened.

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Discs shield slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, tyres worn inner shoulder (205/60/14). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 104,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 104,237 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 98,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear indicator lense broken

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

slight exhaust leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,022 miles

exhaust blow from flexi joint

handbrake travel

offside rear outer sill corroded and becoming weak

oil leaks

wipers worn

Pass 5 Dec 2016 80,057 miles

front tyres perished

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,062 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 71,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 69,869 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,552 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 69,551 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011
Fail 2 Dec 2011

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 68,301 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 68,274 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 6,772 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 66,736 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 66,736 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,562 miles

handbrake has long travel

o/s/r brake pads becoming low

Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,827 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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G35 VYL is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G35 VYL, 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 G35 VYL registered?

G35 VYL is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is G35 VYL safe to buy?

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