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G501 VPD

1990 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,212 mi
Last recorded106,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 VPD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 106,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 105,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 105,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,286 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 103,486 miles

DISCS CORRODED

Pass 8 Jun 2009 103,042 miles

Front number plate broken but readable

General corrosion on underbody

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 102,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 101,082 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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G501 VPD is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G501 VPD, 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 G501 VPD registered?

G501 VPD is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G501 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G501 VPD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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