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H143 HJU

1991 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

186,357 mi
Last recorded186,357 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1991 Toyota MR2118,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH143 HJU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 186,357 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 183,373 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake slightly grabbing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

welding done to a poor standard and coated in thing body seal making assessment hard to see

Fail 24 Oct 2017 183,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake slightly grabbing

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 176,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 176,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 175,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 165,995 miles

underside of vehicle very muddy making some assessments difficult

Fail 12 Oct 2015 165,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured anti roll bar mount, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured anti roll bar mount, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle very muddy making some assessments difficult

Pass 3 Feb 2014 147,127 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 147,120 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 142,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 133,841 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 124,115 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 124,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 119,919 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 114,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres showing age cracks

general corrosion to vehicle chassis and suspension components

hand comes to stop and still works

Pass 1 Jun 2009 114,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres showing age cracks

general corrosion to vehicle chassis and suspension components

hand comes to stop and still works

Pass 11 Dec 2006 112,311 miles

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

front pads low .

Fail 4 Dec 2006 112,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Corrosion on all brake pipes , borderline in places

Front brak pads low

Front brake imbalance is borderline at 21%

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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H143 HJU is a 1991 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 1991 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 118,010 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 H143 HJU, 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 35 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H143 HJU is a 1991 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 June 1991.

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