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G472 ELJ

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,088 mi
Last recorded79,088 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472 ELJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 79,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,917 miles

slight surface rust

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 68,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,975 miles

corrosion forming on underside components and pipes

radiator deteriorated.

rear engine bay bolt in stabiliser brackets corroded and weak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,832 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 66,820 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,733 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 166,545 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 166,544 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,932 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,141 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 64,627 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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G472 ELJ is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G472 ELJ, 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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G472 ELJ is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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