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G617 SMV

1990 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,329 mi
Last recorded162,329 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Toyota MR2117,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG617 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 162,329 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 160,156 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 160,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 156,980 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 150,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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G617 SMV is a 1990 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G617 SMV, 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 G617 SMV registered?

G617 SMV is a 1990 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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