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G496 TGH

1990 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,304 mi
Last recorded147,304 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG496 TGH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 147,304 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 147,301 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G496 TGH is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G496 TGH, 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 G496 TGH registered?

G496 TGH is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G496 TGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G496 TGH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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